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S59 MFP

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,811 mi
Last recorded41,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 MFP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 41,811 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 41,811 miles

Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 40,697 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 40,693 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 39,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 37,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 37,067 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 36,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 35,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,768 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 33,768 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 29,876 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 29,876 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 25,033 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 25,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,736 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 24,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,796 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 23,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,362 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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S59 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S59 MFP, 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 S59 MFP registered?

S59 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S59 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 MFP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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