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LVU 402

1957 Triumph Tiger 100

Gold Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

747 mi
Last recorded747 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1957 Triumph Tiger 10017,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVU 402
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 100
Year1957
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 747 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2007

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No chain guard fitted.

No front mudguard fitted

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 May 2006 340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp beam pattern poor.

No front mudguard fitted.

No rear suspension fitted to this vehicle - hardtail!

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 100?

Based on 2,049 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
203
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Horn not working 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
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LVU 402 is a 1957 Triumph Tiger 100 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1957 Triumph Tiger 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 17,768 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 100 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LVU 402, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 69 years old, this Triumph Tiger 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LVU 402 registered?

LVU 402 is a 1957 Triumph Tiger 100, first registered on 26 April 1957.

Is LVU 402 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVU 402 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.

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