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SW17 MKL

2017 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,954 mi
Last recorded48,954 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Tiger12,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 MKL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 48,954 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,532 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 45,528 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 40,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 40,924 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Rear tyre metal valve slightly loose

Pass 17 Feb 2023 35,745 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 30,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 27,804 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?

Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
1,327
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
24,469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 812
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 793
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 629
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 374
Headlamp aim too low 304
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SW17 MKL is a 2017 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.7% with a typical mileage of 12,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW17 MKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Triumph Tiger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW17 MKL registered?

SW17 MKL is a 2017 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SW17 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 MKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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