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DX53 HRJ

2003 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,518 mi
Last recorded74,518 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 HRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 74,518 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 74,518 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 73,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 72,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 72,048 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,007 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 69,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both left and right worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 68,625 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,458 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

gear lever rubber worn

handle bars possible bent

play in clutch lever povit

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,280 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,666 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,666 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,849 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,941 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,941 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2010 41,759 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

riders footrests, pivots slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,890 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 36,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,612 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,810 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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DX53 HRJ is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX53 HRJ, 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 DX53 HRJ registered?

DX53 HRJ is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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