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V228 DCW

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,117 mi
Last recorded48,117 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 DCW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 48,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 46,985 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,172 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,036 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 44,975 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,722 miles

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

Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,519 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,650 miles

BOTH TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 22 May 2013 31,740 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 30,964 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,761 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 25,761 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,599 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 22,903 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 22,423 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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V228 DCW 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 90%.

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 V228 DCW, 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 V228 DCW registered?

V228 DCW is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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