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T286 FGN

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,228 mi
Last recorded19,228 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 FGN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,228 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 18,144 miles

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

one dipped beam not working

Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,145 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 15,117 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

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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T286 FGN is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T286 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 T286 FGN registered?

T286 FGN is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T286 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T286 FGN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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