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BMC 386A

1963 Triumph Tiger 100

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,486 mi
Last recorded4,486 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1963 Triumph Tiger 1003,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMC 386A
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 100
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 4,486 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 4,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 4,396 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 4,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 3,971 miles

Cush drive has slight movement.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 3,965 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Cush drive has slight movement.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 3,887 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 3,713 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 3,516 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 3,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2008 2,962 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 2,811 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 2,484 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BMC 386A is a 1963 Triumph Tiger 100 in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BMC 386A, 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 BMC 386A registered?

BMC 386A is a 1963 Triumph Tiger 100, first registered on 14 June 1963.

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