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GVU 997D

2005 Triumph Tiger Cub

Red Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71 mi
Last recorded71 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger Cub6,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 997D
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Cub
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 71 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 44 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2010 23 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007
Fail 8 Feb 2007

Offside Front Upper Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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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GVU 997D is a 2005 Triumph Tiger Cub in Red with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Tiger Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.8% with a typical mileage of 6,433 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 Cub fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVU 997D, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Tiger Cub is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GVU 997D?

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What year was GVU 997D registered?

GVU 997D is a 2005 Triumph Tiger Cub, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is GVU 997D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVU 997D shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVU 997D have outstanding finance?

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