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EBW 997A

1963 Triumph Tiger Cub

Silver Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,069 mi
Last recorded21,069 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1963 Triumph Tiger Cub15,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 997A
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Cub
Year1963
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,069 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 21,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 21,001 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,923 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,877 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,826 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 19,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,653 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 19,653 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,591 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)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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EBW 997A is a 1963 Triumph Tiger Cub in Silver with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Tiger Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 15,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBW 997A, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Tiger Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBW 997A registered?

EBW 997A is a 1963 Triumph Tiger Cub, first registered on 1 June 1963.

Is EBW 997A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 997A shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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