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818 RTV

1963 Triumph Tiger 100

Purple Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,506 mi
Last recorded4,506 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1963 Triumph Tiger 1003,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration818 RTV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 100
Year1963
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 4,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 4,383 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 4,130 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 3,980 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 3,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 May 2009 3,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 3,471 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 3,213 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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818 RTV is a 1963 Triumph Tiger 100 in Purple with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Tiger 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 3,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 818 RTV, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Tiger 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 818 RTV registered?

818 RTV is a 1963 Triumph Tiger 100, first registered on 19 March 1963.

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