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M487 WFY

1995 Triumph Unknown

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,245 mi
Last recorded4,245 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Unknown7,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 WFY
MakeTriumph
ModelUnknown
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 4,245 miles

Front brake performance only just met requirements

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front tyre perished and contaminated with oil

Pass 26 Apr 2024 3,914 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Offside Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 3,914 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 3,132 miles

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

Front tyre perished

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 2,798 miles

Front Suspect tyre stating to perish

Pass 14 Apr 2021 1,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 1,697 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 1,697 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Triumph Unknown?

Based on 3,763 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicators not working 6
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M487 WFY is a 1995 Triumph Unknown in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 7,928 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 Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M487 WFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 31 years old, this Triumph Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M487 WFY registered?

M487 WFY is a 1995 Triumph Unknown, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M487 WFY safe to buy?

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