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L171 BPH

1993 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,158 mi
Last recorded58,158 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Triumph Tiger33,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 BPH
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,158 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,158 miles

Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,891 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2014 49,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,933 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,913 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 34,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,839 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,233 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,609 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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L171 BPH is a 1993 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 33,748 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 L171 BPH, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L171 BPH registered?

L171 BPH is a 1993 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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