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V553 MKK

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,229 mi
Last recorded47,229 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 MKK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,229 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,229 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 45,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 39,639 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 39,639 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2014 39,467 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 39,467 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,012 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,721 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 37,968 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,008 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 37,008 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,927 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,661 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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V553 MKK is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V553 MKK, 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 V553 MKK registered?

V553 MKK is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 6 November 1999.

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