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L208 OYG

1994 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,314 mi
Last recorded66,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Triumph Tiger33,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 OYG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,314 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 66,314 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,924 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 63,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,735 miles

Front Slight notch on steering head bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,898 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 58,882 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,425 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,878 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,384 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,859 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 43,815 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,776 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 39,776 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,354 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,730 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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L208 OYG is a 1994 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L208 OYG, 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.

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What year was L208 OYG registered?

L208 OYG is a 1994 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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