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137 XUU

1962 Triumph Tiger Cub

Black Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,541 mi
Last recorded15,541 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1962 Triumph Tiger Cub15,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration137 XUU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Cub
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 15,541 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 15,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,428 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 15,428 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,856 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,420 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 14,404 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger Cub?

Based on 3,073 MOT tests across 770 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
61
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
770
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
Headlamp aim too low 7
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137 XUU is a 1962 Triumph Tiger Cub in Black with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1962 Triumph Tiger Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 15,007 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 Cub fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 137 XUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger Cub typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 64 years old, this Triumph Tiger Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 137 XUU registered?

137 XUU is a 1962 Triumph Tiger Cub, first registered on 23 July 1962.

Is 137 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 137 XUU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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