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T149 TYA

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73 mi
Last recorded73 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 TYA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 73 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 59 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 30 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 38,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 38,876 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 38,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,333 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 37,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear stop switch modified

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,744 miles

rear stop switch modified

Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,770 miles

L/H headlamp does not work on Dip Beam

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jun 2011

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

L/H headlamp does not work on Dip Beam

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 May 2010 30,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,738 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 26,519 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 25,513 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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T149 TYA is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T149 TYA, 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 T149 TYA registered?

T149 TYA is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T149 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T149 TYA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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