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V409 DFP

1999 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,224 mi
Last recorded14,224 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 DFP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 14,224 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 14,224 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 14,194 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 14,194 miles

Brake excessively binding front and back (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 14,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 14,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 13,713 miles

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

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

gear lever rubber missing

Fail 12 Aug 2016 13,713 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all 4 (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

gear lever rubber missing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 13,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

gear lever rubber missing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,123 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,439 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 9,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 8,508 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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V409 DFP is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V409 DFP, 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 V409 DFP registered?

V409 DFP is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V409 DFP safe to buy?

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