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S906 VMY

1999 Triumph Tiger

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

48,645 mi
Last recorded48,645 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 VMY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,645 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 48,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,124 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 43,110 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 43,096 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 41,796 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 41,780 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Switch-gear insecure, throttle stop position moves (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle sticking

Pass 25 Jul 2020 41,545 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear swing arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 34,085 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 34,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 33,561 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 31,644 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 31,634 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,958 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 28,830 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 28,830 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,500 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,831 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,374 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,374 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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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S906 VMY is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S906 VMY, 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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How do I check the history of S906 VMY?

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What year was S906 VMY registered?

S906 VMY is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S906 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S906 VMY shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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