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V17 SJD

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,446 mi
Last recorded47,446 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 SJD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 47,446 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 47,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 42,122 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,040 miles

Brakes have a slight drag front and rear, chain has tight spots, rear disc starting to lip.

Fail 5 May 2018 38,031 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front tyre (4.1.2a(i))

Front tyre 110/80/19 Conti-attack. Rear tyre 150/70/17 Maxxis Presa

Rear disc just starting to lip, rear tyre getting low.

Pass 4 May 2017 32,770 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,868 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,723 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

repair to left hand chain adjuster

Fail 30 May 2012 24,201 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 24,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,569 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 22,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,255 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 21,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 16,539 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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V17 SJD is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V17 SJD, 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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V17 SJD is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 30 December 1999.

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