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T665 RTN

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,926 mi
Last recorded42,926 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT665 RTN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 42,926 miles

Rear Centre Stand Close to Chain

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 42,922 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Centre Stand Close to Chain

Rear Position lamp insecure Rear Light (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 42,472 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 42,457 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 41,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,462 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 39,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 38,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,435 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 38,435 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,169 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 36,164 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,536 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,855 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 29,846 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 29,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,714 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,516 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,449 miles

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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T665 RTN is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T665 RTN, 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 T665 RTN registered?

T665 RTN is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T665 RTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T665 RTN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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