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VA18 HXP

2018 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,403 mi
Last recorded17,403 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Triumph Tiger11,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 HXP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 17,403 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

chain lacks lubrication

engine oil low in window

Pass 9 Sep 2025 15,483 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 14,724 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 14,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 10,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 8,612 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 7,709 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 6,212 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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VA18 HXP is a 2018 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.9% with a typical mileage of 11,531 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 VA18 HXP, 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 8 years old, this Triumph Tiger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA18 HXP registered?

VA18 HXP is a 2018 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 August 2018.

Is VA18 HXP safe to buy?

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