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V173 JDW

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,377 mi
Last recorded30,377 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 JDW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 30,377 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 30,377 miles

Brake pedal insecure Bolt loose (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 30,111 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 30,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 29,751 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 29,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 28,729 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 28,307 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 28,307 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,129 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 83,129 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,125 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,610 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 26,610 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,097 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 26,097 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Lower Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,041 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 26,039 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,135 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 25,128 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 24,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,300 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 22,954 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 22,954 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 21,700 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,700 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,698 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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V173 JDW is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V173 JDW, 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 V173 JDW registered?

V173 JDW is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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