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T785 LYB

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,095 mi
Last recorded65,095 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 LYB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 65,095 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 63,738 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,470 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 61,282 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2022 60,990 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 59,857 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 59,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 59,465 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 58,919 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 19,987 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 19,987 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 57,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 53,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,552 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 51,545 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,340 miles

aditional lights fitted

chain slightly loose

Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,464 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 43,464 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,662 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 29,544 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,861 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,912 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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T785 LYB is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T785 LYB, 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 T785 LYB registered?

T785 LYB is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T785 LYB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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