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T165 RFS

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,078 mi
Last recorded56,078 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 RFS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 56,078 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 55,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 50,647 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,350 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,873 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,303 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 38,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,693 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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T165 RFS is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 T165 RFS, 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 T165 RFS registered?

T165 RFS is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T165 RFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T165 RFS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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