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K195 XFJ

1993 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,201 mi
Last recorded52,201 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Triumph Tiger33,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK195 XFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 52,201 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 51,750 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,362 miles

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

rear calliper requires servicing.

Fail 26 Mar 2016 50,346 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

rear calliper requires servicing.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 49,523 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,994 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 46,558 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,558 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,731 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,166 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 44,166 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2007 43,154 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 39,598 miles

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,598 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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K195 XFJ is a 1993 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 K195 XFJ, 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 K195 XFJ registered?

K195 XFJ is a 1993 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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