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T353 RDL

1999 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,730 mi
Last recorded39,730 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 RDL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 39,730 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 38,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 37,738 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 37,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 36,443 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 36,443 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.10mm in places! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,472 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 33,472 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Hydraulic pipes touching fairing on lock to lock! (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy! (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 32,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,181 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,499 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Oil leak seal on filler cap missing ()

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front brake got a slight drag (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,853 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 19,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,007 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 17,007 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,566 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,271 miles

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

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

oil/grease contamination on nearside exhaust pipe

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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T353 RDL is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T353 RDL, 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 T353 RDL registered?

T353 RDL is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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