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OFU 185

1956 Triumph Tiger 100

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,095 mi
Last recorded17,095 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFU 185
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 100
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,829 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 16,829 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,474 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 16,474 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,985 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 15,985 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,510 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 15,510 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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OFU 185 is a 1956 Triumph Tiger 100 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OFU 185, 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 70 years old, this Triumph Tiger 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFU 185 registered?

OFU 185 is a 1956 Triumph Tiger 100, first registered on 14 June 1956.

Is OFU 185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFU 185 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OFU 185 have outstanding finance?

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