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V199 LGO

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,121 mi
Last recorded55,121 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 LGO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 55,121 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding Both front callipers binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 55,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,845 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 53,515 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,139 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 53,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,003 miles

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

Rear swing arm damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2017 52,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,996 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 51,990 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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 29 May 2012 514,241 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,466 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 27,490 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 27,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,858 miles

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,585 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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V199 LGO is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V199 LGO, 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 V199 LGO registered?

V199 LGO is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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