Triumph Tiger
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 885 cc
T281 KBJMOT history
T281 KBJ is a black petrol Triumph Tiger first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 39,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 39,279 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 591 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T281 KBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Triumph
- Model
- Tiger
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 885 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T281 KBJ was last recorded at 39,279 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 38,405 miles · 15 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 874 miles
- Average per year
- 591 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 39,279 miles
- 2022 – 38,405 miles
- 2021 – 37,857 miles
- 2018 – 36,964 miles
- 2017 – 36,073 miles
- 2016 – 34,885 miles
- 2013 – 34,690 miles
- 2012 – 32,941 miles
- 2007 – 30,639 miles
- 2006 – 27,925 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,279 miles
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
- AdvisoryR/H headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in beam tester
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
12 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,279 miles (+874)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 39,279 miles
- Test number
- 366613124949
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
- AdvisoryR/H headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in beam tester
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Pass38,405 miles (+548)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 38,405 miles
- Test number
- 320911748793
- MinorRear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% of bulbs illuminated (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass37,857 miles (+893)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 37,857 miles
- Test number
- 584573554987
- AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- AdvisoryNumber plate cracked but serviceable
Pass36,964 miles (+891)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 36,964 miles
- Test number
- 812266836787
- AdvisoryClutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator damaged but function not impaired L/H/F lens taped on (1.5.3a)
- AdvisoryR/H headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Pass36,073 miles (+1,188)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 36,073 miles
- Test number
- 916233377069
- AdvisoryNumber plate slightly cracked
- AdvisoryPresented for test with R/H headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inside (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Pass34,885 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 34,885 miles
- Test number
- 675265604445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,690 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 34,690 miles
- Test number
- 648553353208
- NoteHazard switch faulty
- NoteN/side rear foot rest bracket bent
Fail34,690 miles (+1,749)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,690 miles
- Test number
- 927392453206
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- FailureRear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
- NoteGear change lever loose
- NoteHazard switch faulty
- NoteN/side rear foot rest bracket bent
Pass32,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 32,941 miles
- Test number
- 359784562227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,941 miles (+2,302)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,941 miles
- Test number
- 806814862221
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Pass30,639 miles (+2,714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 30,639 miles
- Test number
- 852384907303
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass27,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 27,925 miles
- Test number
- 824275726159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T281 KBJ
- Does T281 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T281 KBJ expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T281 KBJ?
- The MOT on T281 KBJ expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T281 KBJ done?
- T281 KBJ was recorded at 39,279 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 591 miles a year.
- Has T281 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T281 KBJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2013.
- Has the mileage on T281 KBJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T281 KBJ find?
- T281 KBJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: drive chain slightly tight; r/h headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in beam tester; rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, and 1 more.
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