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ELA 184J

1971 Triumph Tiger

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,150 mi
Last recorded38,150 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Tiger15,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 184J
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 38,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 38,150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,090 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,052 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 38,052 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 38,024 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 38,018 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,018 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 38,018 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,975 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 37,975 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 37,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,786 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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ELA 184J is a 1971 Triumph Tiger in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,456 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 ELA 184J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELA 184J registered?

ELA 184J is a 1971 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 July 1971.

Is ELA 184J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELA 184J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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