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TRX 1

1959 Triumph Tiger Cub

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,158 mi
Last recorded2,158 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1959 Triumph Tiger Cub4,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 1
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Cub
Year1959
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 2,158 miles

motorcycle in "Excellent" condition

Pass 7 Aug 2012 1,145 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

bike in excellent condition

Fail 5 Sep 2009 24 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise front brake lever travel

bike in "excellent" general condition

headlmap deam image and output slightly deminished

slightly smokey when idling and first started

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise front brake lever travel

bike in "excellent" general condition

headlmap deam image and output slightly deminished

slightly smokey when idling and first started

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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TRX 1 is a 1959 Triumph Tiger Cub in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 Triumph Tiger Cub models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 4,370 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 TRX 1, 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 67 years old, this Triumph Tiger Cub is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TRX 1 registered?

TRX 1 is a 1959 Triumph Tiger Cub, first registered on 30 October 1959.

Is TRX 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRX 1 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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