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N48 JLM

1996 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,101 mi
Last recorded40,101 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 JLM
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 40,076 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 39,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 39,730 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 39,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2021 39,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,401 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 37,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 36,379 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 36,229 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 35,045 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,611 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 31,110 miles

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

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

reflector in rear lamp

Pass 2 May 2013 29,289 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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N48 JLM is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 31,602 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 N48 JLM, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N48 JLM registered?

N48 JLM is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N48 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N48 JLM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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