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MJY 468

1957 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,895 mi
Last recorded7,895 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1957 Triumph Tiger4,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJY 468
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,895 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 6,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 5,618 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,017 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,223 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 1,541 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?

Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
1,327
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
24,469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 812
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 793
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 629
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 374
Headlamp aim too low 304
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MJY 468 is a 1957 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.5% with a typical mileage of 4,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJY 468, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 69 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJY 468 registered?

MJY 468 is a 1957 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 March 1957.

Is MJY 468 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJY 468 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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