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GK53 KYH

2003 Triumph Tiger 955I

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,316 mi
Last recorded27,316 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I24,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KYH
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 955I
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 27,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 26,423 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 26,423 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2024 26,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 25,903 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,476 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 24,850 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,452 miles

New speedometer fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 39,975 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 37,232 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 35,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,405 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,040 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 28,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2010 25,609 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 22,086 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,956 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 12,679 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 955I?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 5
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GK53 KYH is a 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger 955I fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 KYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Tiger 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK53 KYH is a 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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