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NSU 918

1989 Triumph Tiger Cub

Maroon Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,400 mi
Last recorded10,400 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 918
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Cub
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 10,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 10,333 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,329 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,327 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 10,320 miles

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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NSU 918 is a 1989 Triumph Tiger Cub in Maroon with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NSU 918, 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 37 years old, this Triumph Tiger Cub is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NSU 918 registered?

NSU 918 is a 1989 Triumph Tiger Cub, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is NSU 918 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 918 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NSU 918 have outstanding finance?

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