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V657 LGJ

1999 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,813 mi
Last recorded50,813 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 LGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 50,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 49,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 48,890 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 46,841 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 45,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 44,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 42,786 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 38,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 37,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,943 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,699 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,877 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 25,845 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,067 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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V657 LGJ 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V657 LGJ, 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 V657 LGJ registered?

V657 LGJ is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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