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VJH 394

1955 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,381 mi
Last recorded50,381 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1955 Triumph Tiger4,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJH 394
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1955
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,381 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,266 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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VJH 394 is a 1955 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.4% with a typical mileage of 4,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJH 394, 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 71 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJH 394 registered?

VJH 394 is a 1955 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 13 September 1955.

Is VJH 394 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJH 394 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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