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W178 VCA

2000 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,647 mi
Last recorded91,647 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Tiger25,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 VCA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 91,647 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,339 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 90,936 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,206 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 87,219 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,733 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 83,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,920 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,068 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,114 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 23,179 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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W178 VCA is a 2000 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 25,426 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 W178 VCA, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W178 VCA registered?

W178 VCA is a 2000 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W178 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 VCA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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