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L587 FBW

1993 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,961 mi
Last recorded50,961 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Tiger33,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL587 FBW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 50,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 50,620 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 50,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 50,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only1.01 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 49,048 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 48,493 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 48,479 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,330 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 30,977 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,655 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 29,354 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fuel tank showing signs of age(surface bubbles)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,354 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fuel tank showing signs of age(surface bubbles)

Pass 2 May 2013 29,025 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 28,047 miles

Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,047 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,771 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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L587 FBW is a 1993 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L587 FBW, 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 L587 FBW registered?

L587 FBW is a 1993 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L587 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L587 FBW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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