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V491 SUD

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,383 mi
Last recorded52,383 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 SUD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2010 52,383 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

full floating front brake discs are worn to limit

Pass 24 Apr 2010 52,383 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

full floating front brake discs are worn to limit

Pass 18 Apr 2009 44,206 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,846 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,669 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 26,666 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,715 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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V491 SUD is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V491 SUD, 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 V491 SUD registered?

V491 SUD is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V491 SUD safe to buy?

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