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S899 VJW

1998 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,523 mi
Last recorded2,523 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Tiger27,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 VJW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2025 2,523 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 2,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 2,255 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 2,243 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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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S899 VJW is a 1998 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 27,773 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 S899 VJW, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S899 VJW registered?

S899 VJW is a 1998 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S899 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S899 VJW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S899 VJW have outstanding finance?

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