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CU53 EDO

2003 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,391 mi
Last recorded70,391 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EDO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 70,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear footrest damaged

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 70,350 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear footrest damaged

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass switch not working

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 70,327 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front brake seized (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass switch not working

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 69,356 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 65,499 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 65,499 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,524 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,166 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,271 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,833 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,775 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 36,520 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,002 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 35,642 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,768 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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CU53 EDO is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CU53 EDO, 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 CU53 EDO registered?

CU53 EDO is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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