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HF53 LUL

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,860 mi
Last recorded49,860 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 LUL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 49,860 miles

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

Nearside gear rubber slightly worn

Nearside switch gear slightly loose

Fail 10 Apr 2026 49,860 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front switch gear slightly loose

Nearside gear lever rubber worn

Position lamp incorrect colour side lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 49,598 miles

Drive chain slightly loose rusty needs lubing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 49,598 miles

Drive chain slightly loose rusty needs lubing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 49,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 49,191 miles

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

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

rear shock has stiff operation due to been lowered

Pass 18 Jul 2020 48,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 47,217 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,490 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,488 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,505 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,751 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 8,920 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 5,230 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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HF53 LUL 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 90%.

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 HF53 LUL, 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 HF53 LUL registered?

HF53 LUL is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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