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V817 DDY

1999 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,952 mi
Last recorded53,952 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV817 DDY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,867 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 53,867 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 53,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 50,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 43,382 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 38,220 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 35,558 miles

Front mirrors slightly catching front screen

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,479 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,240 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,240 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,405 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 28,478 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 28,478 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,066 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,195 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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V817 DDY is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V817 DDY, 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 V817 DDY registered?

V817 DDY is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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