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S173 JGT

1999 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,808 mi
Last recorded15,808 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 JGT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 15,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 15,807 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 15,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 15,229 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 15,229 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 14,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,854 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 13,854 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 12,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

headlamp switch insecure

Fail 13 May 2015 12,635 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

headlamp switch insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2013 11,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 9,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,744 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 7,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 6,871 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 6,030 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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S173 JGT is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S173 JGT, 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 S173 JGT registered?

S173 JGT is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S173 JGT safe to buy?

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