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M488 KPF

1995 Triumph Tiger

Cream Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,690 mi
Last recorded40,690 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Tiger34,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 KPF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 40,690 miles

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

Front Fairing loose and secured with cable ties.

Rear slight brake bind

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect has covers impeeding inspection of seals (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 40,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Fairing loose and secured with cable ties.

Rear slight brake bind

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect has covers impeeding inspection of seals (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 40,667 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose nuts loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp insecure fairing not secure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise routing of speedo cable

gear lever loose

Pass 21 Jun 2024 38,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 38,383 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 38,363 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 38,286 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 37,900 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,375 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,007 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 36,896 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,457 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 33,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,442 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 33,420 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 33,104 miles

front pads on limit, head light on top line

Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,809 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005

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

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

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

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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M488 KPF is a 1995 Triumph Tiger in Cream with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 34,925 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 M488 KPF, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M488 KPF registered?

M488 KPF is a 1995 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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