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L786 YTT

1993 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,020 mi
Last recorded39,020 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Tiger33,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 YTT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 39,020 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 39,020 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 35,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 34,831 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 34,831 miles

Central Front Stop lamp not working switch front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,739 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 33,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 31,986 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,999 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,681 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,679 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,895 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,170 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,054 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 29,050 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

speedo cable catching fork leg on lock

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,241 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 23,241 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

front alloy wheel showing signs of corrosion on rim

rear brake pivot slightley stiff in operation

Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,109 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 17,109 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,199 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 13,199 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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L786 YTT is a 1993 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L786 YTT, 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 L786 YTT registered?

L786 YTT is a 1993 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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