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T137 JAU

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,998 mi
Last recorded54,998 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 JAU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,998 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,887 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 46,642 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 46,461 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,213 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 45,213 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 41,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 40,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 40,365 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,050 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,996 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,655 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 30,655 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 29,334 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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T137 JAU is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T137 JAU, 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 T137 JAU registered?

T137 JAU is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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