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R10 OPT

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,053 mi
Last recorded84,053 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 OPT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 84,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,304 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play Side car wheel. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sidecar tyre perished.

Fail 7 May 2019 83,304 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidecar tyre perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar wheel. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,425 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,183 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2013 69,159 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2012 68,551 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 67,915 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2011 67,915 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 63,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 63,664 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,278 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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R10 OPT is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 28,742 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 R10 OPT, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R10 OPT registered?

R10 OPT is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is R10 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 OPT shows 16 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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