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HY03 GBV

2003 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,502 mi
Last recorded101,502 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 GBV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 101,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 93,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 93,330 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,930 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,781 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 79,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,060 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 76,060 miles

Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,200 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,490 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,232 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,960 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,959 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,394 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,768 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,767 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,074 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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HY03 GBV is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HY03 GBV, 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 HY03 GBV registered?

HY03 GBV is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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