MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?
Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AWU 51S is a 1978 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,748 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 AWU 51S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AWU 51S registered?
AWU 51S is a 1978 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 April 1978.
Is AWU 51S safe to buy?
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