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M878 ARV

1995 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

8,421 mi
Last recorded8,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Tiger34,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 ARV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 8,421 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 7,582 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 7,237 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 6,537 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 4,881 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 3,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 2,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 706 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 21 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,798 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 20,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 May 2012 19,208 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,703 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 12,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,685 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 9,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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M878 ARV is a 1995 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 M878 ARV, 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 M878 ARV registered?

M878 ARV is a 1995 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 April 1995.

Is M878 ARV safe to buy?

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