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T457 PBU

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,556 mi
Last recorded17,556 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 PBU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,556 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,895 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 16,895 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 14,430 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,304 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 11,300 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,501 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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T457 PBU is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T457 PBU, 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 T457 PBU registered?

T457 PBU is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T457 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T457 PBU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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