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XDU 589

1959 Triumph Tiger 100

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

618 mi
Last recorded618 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1959 Triumph Tiger 10015,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDU 589
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 100
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2011 618 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 605 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,569 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,583 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,458 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 100?

Based on 2,049 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
203
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Horn not working 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
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XDU 589 is a 1959 Triumph Tiger 100 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Triumph Tiger 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.9% with a typical mileage of 15,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger 100 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XDU 589, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 67 years old, this Triumph Tiger 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XDU 589 registered?

XDU 589 is a 1959 Triumph Tiger 100, first registered on 25 February 1959.

Is XDU 589 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDU 589 shows 5 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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