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VYJ 402

1989 Triumph Tiger Cub

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,244 mi
Last recorded7,244 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 402
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Cub
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2019 7,244 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 7,060 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 6,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 6,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 6,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,764 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 6,673 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 6,363 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 5,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 5,639 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 4,988 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 4,812 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 4,233 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 3,378 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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VYJ 402 is a 1989 Triumph Tiger Cub in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VYJ 402, 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 VYJ 402 registered?

VYJ 402 is a 1989 Triumph Tiger Cub, first registered on 30 October 1989.

Is VYJ 402 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYJ 402 shows 14 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 VYJ 402 have outstanding finance?

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