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M23 DSU

1994 Triumph Tiger

Multi-colour Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,670 mi
Last recorded47,670 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Tiger33,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 DSU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,670 miles

Front Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 46,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 46,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2023 45,486 miles
Fail 7 May 2023 45,486 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure bolts loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,287 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,163 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,983 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 38,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,470 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,390 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 38,390 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,199 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 38,199 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,943 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 37,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,965 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 36,965 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,977 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 34,906 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 34,867 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,836 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 31,956 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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M23 DSU is a 1994 Triumph Tiger in Multi-colour with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M23 DSU, 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 M23 DSU registered?

M23 DSU is a 1994 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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