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L970 ELJ

1994 Triumph Tiger

Blue Other 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,187 mi
Last recorded42,187 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Tiger33,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 ELJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 42,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 42,108 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 41,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 41,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 40,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 39,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,284 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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L970 ELJ is a 1994 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L970 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L970 ELJ registered?

L970 ELJ is a 1994 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L970 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L970 ELJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L970 ELJ have outstanding finance?

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