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EPH 485V

1979 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,443 mi
Last recorded4,443 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Tiger19,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPH 485V
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2019 4,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 3,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 3,253 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 2,443 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 1,684 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 1,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,192 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 14,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,528 miles

Swing arm bushes need replacing, or greasing as soon as possible.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,720 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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EPH 485V is a 1979 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 19,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EPH 485V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPH 485V registered?

EPH 485V is a 1979 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 August 1979.

Is EPH 485V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPH 485V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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