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GN53 LJY

2003 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,240 mi
Last recorded27,240 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LJY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,240 miles

Both tyre walls slightly starting to crack

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear to rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 57,238 miles

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

Both tyre walls slightly starting to crack

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear to rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 57,105 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 56,652 miles

Both front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 May 2019 54,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,182 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,182 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 53,996 miles

rear tyre has slight cracking on side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,395 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 47,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,539 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 34,533 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,732 miles

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,887 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 9,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 2,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 2,582 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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GN53 LJY is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GN53 LJY, 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 GN53 LJY registered?

GN53 LJY is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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