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T283 FGN

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,209 mi
Last recorded38,209 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 FGN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 38,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 35,815 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 32,490 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 29,984 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 29,984 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 26,725 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,054 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

slight corrosion on backs of brake pads front & rear

slight reduced damping on rear suspension

Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,780 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,497 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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T283 FGN is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T283 FGN, 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 T283 FGN registered?

T283 FGN is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T283 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 FGN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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