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T578 SYA

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,930 mi
Last recorded37,930 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 SYA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,930 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight aim converter fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2022 37,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight aim converter fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,851 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight aim converter fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,623 miles

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

headlight aim converter fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 37,513 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,446 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,029 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,349 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 36,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,551 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 35,551 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,493 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 34,472 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,318 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,762 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 28,762 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,387 miles

1) Rear tyre close to legal limit. †2) Rear brake pads low.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,970 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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T578 SYA is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T578 SYA, 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 T578 SYA registered?

T578 SYA is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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