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GX53 JWW

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 JWW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 63,425 miles

Coolant leak CANT SEE THE SOURCE OF LEAK BUT HAS COOLANT OVER MUDGUARD/WHEEL AREA ()

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 63,423 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly ENGINE REVS WHEN TURNING (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak CANT SEE THE SOURCE OF LEAK BUT HAS COOLANT OVER MUDGUARD/WHEEL AREA ()

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 62,635 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 44,852 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,730 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,243 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,590 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,844 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in front tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

crack in number plate

drive chain dry and rusty

rear brake binds slightly

rear brake pads corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,281 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

crack in number plate

Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,277 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

crack in number plate

ignition switch loose

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,014 miles

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

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

heat spots on left front brake disc

ignition switch insecure

one of two rear light bulbs not working

Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,014 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

heat spots on left front brake disc

ignition switch insecure

one of two rear light bulbs not working

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,331 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

ignition switch loose

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2009 2,318 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,824 miles

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

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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GX53 JWW is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX53 JWW, 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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GX53 JWW is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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