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CJ53 TTX

2003 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,823 mi
Last recorded54,823 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TTX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 54,823 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 54,823 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 54,126 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 54,112 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 48,730 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,163 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,975 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 35,386 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 35,386 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,272 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 26,635 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 24,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,576 miles

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

clucth cable / side stand bolt

Pass 13 Oct 2007 17,755 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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CJ53 TTX is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 24,772 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ53 TTX, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CJ53 TTX registered?

CJ53 TTX is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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