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S479 LLW

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,733 mi
Last recorded38,733 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 LLW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,733 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 38,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,996 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 37,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,202 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,086 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 34,086 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,607 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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S479 LLW is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S479 LLW, 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 S479 LLW registered?

S479 LLW is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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