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T137 SFS

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,283 mi
Last recorded38,283 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 SFS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 38,283 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 38,283 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 37,152 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 37,152 miles

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

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

ignition switch insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,364 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 32,025 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 32,025 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 31,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 29,751 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 29,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,434 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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T137 SFS is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T137 SFS, 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 SFS registered?

T137 SFS is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is T137 SFS safe to buy?

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