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V275 LWU

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

34,441 mi
Last recorded34,441 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 LWU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 34,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 33,560 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 32,307 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 32,101 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 31,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,621 miles

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Jun 2017 31,615 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,156 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Apr 2016 30,156 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,151 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Apr 2015 30,151 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2014 30,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front tyre wear is uneven

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Apr 2014 30,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front tyre wear is uneven

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,077 miles

front suspension has boot fitted can not see seals

horn week when brakes aplyed but not efecting lamps

slight bind on brakes under flour test

Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,790 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 27,778 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,674 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 25,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,461 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 25,461 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,150 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Apr 2008 25,150 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 21,396 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,371 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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V275 LWU is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V275 LWU, 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 V275 LWU registered?

V275 LWU is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 September 1999.

Is V275 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V275 LWU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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