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V504 MJW

1999 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,530 mi
Last recorded47,530 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 MJW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 47,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,521 miles

Nearside Lower Gear lever loose.

Offside Front Upper Right handside mirror loose.

Pass 11 Jan 2023 46,149 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 46,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front one of the two front headlamps not working on dipped beam

Pass 12 Jan 2022 40,968 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 40,880 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,816 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 40,816 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,642 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 40,642 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 38,906 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 37,913 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 May 2012 37,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 33,518 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 33,518 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 32,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 28,509 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,523 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 25,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2008 23,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,443 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 18,003 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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V504 MJW is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V504 MJW, 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 V504 MJW registered?

V504 MJW is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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