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DCK 59C

1987 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,481 mi
Last recorded32,481 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Triumph Tiger10,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 59C
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,481 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 32,418 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play taper races need adjusting (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,416 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,418 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 32,418 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,379 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

oil leak from cylinders

Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,376 miles

Front Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

oil leak from cylinders

rear right bottom shock absorber bolt requires tightening

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,373 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 31,305 miles

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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DCK 59C is a 1987 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 10,634 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 DCK 59C, 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 39 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCK 59C registered?

DCK 59C is a 1987 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 12 October 1987.

Is DCK 59C safe to buy?

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