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DEF 968D

1966 Triumph Tiger 90

Orange Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,020 mi
Last recorded1,020 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1966 Triumph Tiger 905,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEF 968D
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 90
Year1966
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 1,020 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 3,397 miles

Front tyre started to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2015 3,322 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 3,303 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 3,303 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 3,268 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 3,249 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 3,196 miles

ADVISE ENGINE SMOKEING

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

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,115 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

gear lever loose

Pass 9 Mar 2010 3,034 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 3,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 2,844 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 2,625 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 2,625 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 2,621 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 2,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 1,451 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 90?

Based on 1,803 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
172
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Steering lock stop ineffective 5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 5
suspension bush has excessive free play 4
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DEF 968D is a 1966 Triumph Tiger 90 in Orange with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Tiger 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 5,749 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 90 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEF 968D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 60 years old, this Triumph Tiger 90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DEF 968D registered?

DEF 968D is a 1966 Triumph Tiger 90, first registered on 10 August 1966.

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