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V205 ESC

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,773 mi
Last recorded57,773 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 ESC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 57,773 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 56,807 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,712 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,423 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,437 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,781 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 54,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,575 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,986 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 51,986 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,911 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,781 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 47,299 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 27 May 2011 47,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,310 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,210 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,764 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,644 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,743 miles

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

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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V205 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V205 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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V205 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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