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W59 VGU

2000 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,839 mi
Last recorded53,839 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Tiger25,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 VGU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,837 miles

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

wiring untidy around headlamp area

Pass 3 May 2022 53,836 miles

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

Rear tyre cracking

increase in engine revs on l/h lock

Fail 3 May 2022 53,836 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear tyre cracking

increase in engine revs on l/h lock

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,808 miles

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

wiring around front/head lamp area untidy

Fail 13 Mar 2021 53,808 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working when operating front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 50,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,978 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 May 2015 49,978 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,320 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 48,320 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,011 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,083 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 43,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,093 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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W59 VGU 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 72.2%.

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 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 W59 VGU, 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 W59 VGU registered?

W59 VGU is a 2000 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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