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M491 MPL

1995 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Triumph Tiger34,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 MPL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 80,570 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,858 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 78,858 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 70,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 66,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 66,672 miles

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

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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M491 MPL is a 1995 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 34,925 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 M491 MPL, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M491 MPL registered?

M491 MPL is a 1995 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 30 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M491 MPL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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