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V166 UBD

1999 Triumph Tiger

Multi-colour Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

12,119 mi
Last recorded12,119 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 12,119 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 11,656 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 9,573 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 9,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,558 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 9,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,809 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 47,809 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,897 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,527 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,413 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 44,413 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,972 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,461 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,755 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 32,713 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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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V166 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Multi-colour with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V166 UBD, 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 V166 UBD registered?

V166 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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