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M809 VYB

1995 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,897 mi
Last recorded19,897 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Triumph Tiger34,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM809 VYB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 19,897 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 19,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,559 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

rear suspension slightly stiff operation

Fail 8 Sep 2014 19,559 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,280 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear suspension operation slightly stiff

Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,825 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 14,825 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 12,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,659 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,581 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,509 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 11,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M809 VYB is a 1995 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M809 VYB, 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 M809 VYB registered?

M809 VYB is a 1995 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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