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V233 KAF

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,167 mi
Last recorded55,167 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 KAF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,167 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 55,167 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 49,472 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 47,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,883 miles

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

Headlamp mask fitted.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 43,883 miles

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

Headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,659 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,381 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,822 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 37,815 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,766 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 21,209 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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V233 KAF is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V233 KAF, 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 V233 KAF registered?

V233 KAF is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 December 1999.

Is V233 KAF safe to buy?

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