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FC16 VJJ

2016 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,026 mi
Last recorded19,026 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Tiger14,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 VJJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 19,026 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 19,016 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 16,796 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 14,332 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 13,942 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive nearing end of adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 12,892 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive also nearly at end of adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 11,040 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 11,040 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 8,900 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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FC16 VJJ is a 2016 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 14,299 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 FC16 VJJ, 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 10 years old, this Triumph Tiger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FC16 VJJ registered?

FC16 VJJ is a 2016 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 3 August 2016.

Is FC16 VJJ safe to buy?

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