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XDL 253

1988 Triumph Tiger Cub

Black Petrol 199cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires24 Apr 2019

Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)

Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,313 mi

Last recorded24,313 miles

Recorded on25 Apr 2018

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDL 253

MakeTriumph

ModelTiger Cub

Year1988

ColourBlack

Fuel typePetrol

Engine199cc

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MOT History

7 pass

Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,313 miles

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,112 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,854 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

oil leek

Pass 27 May 2015 23,756 miles

Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,755 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,512 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger Cub?

Based on 3,073 MOT tests across 770 vehicles.

91.0%

Pass Rate

Miles/Year

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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XDL 253 is a 1988 Triumph Tiger Cub in Black with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XDL 253, 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 38 years old, this Triumph Tiger Cub is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XDL 253 registered?

XDL 253 is a 1988 Triumph Tiger Cub, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is XDL 253 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDL 253 shows 7 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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