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V116 DTY

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

29,225 mi
Last recorded29,225 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 DTY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,225 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 29,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 28,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 27,900 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 27,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 26,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,114 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 25,140 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 24,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 24,370 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,302 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,020 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 23,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,943 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 22,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 22,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,214 miles

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

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

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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V116 DTY 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 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V116 DTY, 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 V116 DTY registered?

V116 DTY is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V116 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V116 DTY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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