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V159 RBP

1999 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,537 mi
Last recorded53,537 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 RBP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 53,537 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 52,458 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 50,305 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 49,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 49,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,078 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,758 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,595 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 46,595 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,544 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

damage to o/s front footrest

one tail lamp not working

Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,235 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to o/s front footrest

Fail 27 Jul 2011 38,235 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to o/s front footrest

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,146 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 35,139 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,619 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 31,443 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,457 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 25,457 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 25,268 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear 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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V159 RBP is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V159 RBP, 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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V159 RBP is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 16 October 1999.

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