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L979 TJK

1994 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,125 mi
Last recorded67,125 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Triumph Tiger33,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 TJK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 67,125 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 67,123 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 65,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,034 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

front tyre has cracking in side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,816 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,810 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 60,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 60,215 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 60,215 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,385 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 57,385 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 52,947 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,082 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 46,082 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,330 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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L979 TJK is a 1994 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L979 TJK, 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 L979 TJK registered?

L979 TJK is a 1994 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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