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L266 WCU

1993 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,762 mi
Last recorded63,762 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Triumph Tiger33,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 WCU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,762 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 63,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,544 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,690 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

unable to check fork seal visually because of gaiter..

Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,688 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

unable to check fork seal visually because of gaiter..

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,083 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,078 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

only one headlamp illuminating on dipped beam.

Pass 18 May 2011 57,701 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,673 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 57,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,427 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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L266 WCU is a 1993 Triumph Tiger in Blue 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 L266 WCU, 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 L266 WCU registered?

L266 WCU is a 1993 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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