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L526 LPU

1993 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,752 mi
Last recorded62,752 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Tiger33,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 LPU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 62,752 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 62,142 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 62,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 61,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 61,205 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 61,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,168 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 58,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 534,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,881 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,328 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 47,327 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,432 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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L526 LPU is a 1993 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L526 LPU, 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 L526 LPU registered?

L526 LPU is a 1993 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L526 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L526 LPU shows 14 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.

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