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L688 WAP

1994 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,031 mi
Last recorded51,031 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Tiger33,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 WAP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,539 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 45,137 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,198 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 43,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,885 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 40,791 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,134 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,595 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 37,593 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 35,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,680 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,305 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 34,305 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,711 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 30,046 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 30,046 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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L688 WAP is a 1994 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 33,780 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 L688 WAP, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L688 WAP registered?

L688 WAP is a 1994 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 June 1994.

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