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T34 BCK

1999 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,323 mi
Last recorded19,323 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Tiger28,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT34 BCK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 19,323 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 17,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 17,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 17,093 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2021 17,089 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 16,579 miles

Offside Front no high beam warning lamp

Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,185 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 16,184 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding both calipers binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working stop lamp does not work on application of brake on front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 15,725 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 15,725 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 9,728 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 4,405 miles

rear disc scored

Fail 29 May 2015 4,405 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear disc scored

Pass 2 May 2014 2,951 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 2,951 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 1,042 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 660 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 2 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,156 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 27,156 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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T34 BCK is a 1999 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T34 BCK, 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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T34 BCK is a 1999 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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