MOT Status
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53,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
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
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
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
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))
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)
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V159 RBP registered?
V159 RBP is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 16 October 1999.
Is V159 RBP safe to buy?
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