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YKE 608A

1981 Triumph Tiger Cub

Silver Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,663 mi
Last recorded51,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 608A
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Cub
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,663 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,659 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 49,655 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 49,636 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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YKE 608A is a 1981 Triumph Tiger Cub in Silver with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKE 608A, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Tiger Cub is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of YKE 608A?

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What year was YKE 608A registered?

YKE 608A is a 1981 Triumph Tiger Cub, first registered on 28 October 1981.

Is YKE 608A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKE 608A shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKE 608A have outstanding finance?

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