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HJ52 VTA

2003 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,509 mi
Last recorded22,509 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VTA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 22,509 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 21,164 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 20,616 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,730 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 19,724 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,249 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,533 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 10,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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HJ52 VTA is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ52 VTA, 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 HJ52 VTA registered?

HJ52 VTA is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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