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T238 BDM

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,207 mi
Last recorded38,207 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 BDM
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,207 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm max (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 38,207 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm max (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2015 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,954 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 28,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,022 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 21,022 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,471 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 17,390 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 15,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,092 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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T238 BDM is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T238 BDM, 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 T238 BDM registered?

T238 BDM is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T238 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T238 BDM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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