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T634 BVL

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,875 mi
Last recorded36,875 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT634 BVL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 36,875 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 6 Jul 2024 36,579 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2023 35,525 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 35,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 34,081 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 32,753 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre on 2mm, Both front and rear tyres starting to go out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,349 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

Rear shock has poor damping effect.

Fail 12 Jun 2020 32,333 miles

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining clip on O/S/F caliper carrier missing. Brake pads insecure. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

Rear shock has poor damping effect.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 32,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,801 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,183 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 31,183 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,743 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,552 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the left hand switchgear spins on the bar slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2012 30,529 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

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

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the left hand switchgear spins on the bar slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,149 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,149 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 16,113 miles

nail in tyre

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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T634 BVL is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow 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 T634 BVL, 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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T634 BVL is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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