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L355 PVW

1994 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Triumph Tiger33,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 PVW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 92,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 92,388 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 92,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,356 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,271 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 91,271 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,452 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 84,225 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Oct 2012 84,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,894 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 76,841 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 73,334 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 62,481 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 57,833 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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L355 PVW is a 1994 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L355 PVW, 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 L355 PVW registered?

L355 PVW is a 1994 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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