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GK03 OTX

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,500 mi
Last recorded44,500 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 OTX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 44,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 44,302 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 44,223 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 44,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,444 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 40,434 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 31,718 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,252 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 30,252 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 26,778 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 24,296 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,231 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,174 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 7,731 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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GK03 OTX is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GK03 OTX, 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 GK03 OTX registered?

GK03 OTX is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is GK03 OTX safe to buy?

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