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VN17 OBA

2017 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,089 mi
Last recorded18,089 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Triumph Tiger12,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN17 OBA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 18,089 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 18,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 12,890 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 12,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 12,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 10,697 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 8,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 8,019 miles
Pass 12 May 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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VN17 OBA 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 VN17 OBA, 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 VN17 OBA registered?

VN17 OBA is a 2017 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is VN17 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN17 OBA 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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