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V179 ESC

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,940 mi
Last recorded63,940 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 ESC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,940 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,915 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,305 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,009 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 54,671 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,886 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,213 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,318 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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V179 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V179 ESC, 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 V179 ESC registered?

V179 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V179 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V179 ESC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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