MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
wiring untidy around headlamp area
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tyre cracking
increase in engine revs on l/h lock
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
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
wiring around front/head lamp area untidy
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))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is W59 VGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W59 VGU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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