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T281 KBJ

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,279 mi
Last recorded39,279 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 KBJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 39,279 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

R/H headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in beam tester

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 38,405 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% of bulbs illuminated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 37,857 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

number plate cracked but serviceable

Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,964 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired L/H/F lens taped on (1.5.3a)

R/H headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,073 miles

Number plate slightly cracked

Presented for test with R/H headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,885 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,690 miles

hazard switch faulty

n/side rear foot rest bracket bent

Fail 9 Sep 2013 34,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

gear change lever loose

hazard switch faulty

n/side rear foot rest bracket bent

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,941 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 32,941 miles

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,639 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 27,925 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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T281 KBJ is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black 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 T281 KBJ, 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 T281 KBJ registered?

T281 KBJ is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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