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J700 JDJ

2003 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,133 mi
Last recorded38,133 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 JDJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 38,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 37,744 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 36,390 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 35,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 34,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,530 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 33,512 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,912 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 30,910 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,497 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front brake reduced reserve travel

throttle cable damaged operating correctly

Pass 17 May 2017 23,909 miles

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

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

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

throttle cable adjuster damaged but functions as intended

Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,316 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

gear lever bent

Fail 7 May 2016 20,311 miles

Footrest insecure riders foot peg/ mounts very loose (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside gear selector lever slightly bent

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' centre position (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,048 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 10,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 9,293 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 8,305 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 8,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 7,209 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 6,910 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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J700 JDJ is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J700 JDJ, 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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J700 JDJ is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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