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T130 JPU

1999 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,187 mi
Last recorded61,187 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 JPU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,187 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 57,868 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,750 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 53,060 miles

fork tubes covered by gators

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 51,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,197 miles

fork tubes covered by giators

Fail 13 Jul 2018 51,197 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

fork tubes covered by giators

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,012 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front brake pad n/s inner aprox 2mm

front and rear brake pads need replacing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,149 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 48,244 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre worn low

slight bind on front brake

slight play at rear wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre worn in centre

slight bind on brakes

slight play at rear wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,761 miles

slight bind on rear brake

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 46,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

unable to test fr wheel bearings due to binding front brake

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,497 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,017 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 45,969 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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T130 JPU is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T130 JPU, 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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T130 JPU is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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