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L161 AVL

1994 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,375 mi
Last recorded87,375 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph Tiger33,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 AVL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 87,375 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 87,362 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 86,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 86,161 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 84,935 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 84,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,903 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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L161 AVL is a 1994 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 33,780 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 L161 AVL, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L161 AVL?

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What year was L161 AVL registered?

L161 AVL is a 1994 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L161 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 AVL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L161 AVL have outstanding finance?

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