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M542 UPP

1995 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,994 mi
Last recorded62,994 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Triumph Tiger34,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 UPP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,994 miles

Lower Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,841 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 17,423 miles

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

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

rear tyre is perished with small cracks in wall

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,770 miles

front wheel slightly stiff to turn, possibly brake binding.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,573 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 57,573 miles

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,817 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 55,811 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 55,804 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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M542 UPP is a 1995 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M542 UPP, 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 M542 UPP registered?

M542 UPP is a 1995 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 February 1995.

Is M542 UPP safe to buy?

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