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UVW 906R

1998 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,745 mi
Last recorded12,745 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 906R
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,145 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 12,145 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2014 12,091 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 12,091 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009
Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,915 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,462 miles

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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UVW 906R is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 27,773 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 UVW 906R, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UVW 906R?

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What year was UVW 906R registered?

UVW 906R is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is UVW 906R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVW 906R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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