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TBK 268J

1971 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,203 mi
Last recorded16,203 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Tiger15,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 268J
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 16,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,977 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 15,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,424 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,091 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 15,091 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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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TBK 268J is a 1971 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 15,456 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBK 268J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of TBK 268J?

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What year was TBK 268J registered?

TBK 268J is a 1971 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is TBK 268J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBK 268J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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