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K164 LYA

1993 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,487 mi
Last recorded28,487 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph Tiger33,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 LYA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 28,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front forks have not much damping (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 25,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 25,589 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 25,222 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 24,224 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 23,312 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 23,264 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 23,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 23,078 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,676 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 22,592 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2015 20,028 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 19,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,187 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 17,180 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,770 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,543 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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K164 LYA is a 1993 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 33,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K164 LYA, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K164 LYA registered?

K164 LYA is a 1993 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K164 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K164 LYA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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