MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
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
front wheel slightly stiff to turn, possibly brake binding.
Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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)
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.
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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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