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KC03 LZM

2003 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,297 mi
Last recorded66,297 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 LZM
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 66,297 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 65,188 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 65,188 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 63,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords & worn slightly unevenly. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 63,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling Slightly out on eccentric adjuster marks. (2.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords & worn slightly unevenly. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 59,218 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 59,032 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,667 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,675 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 57,675 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,720 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 55,720 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,641 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,921 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 48,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,645 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,552 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,364 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,476 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,193 miles

drivechain slightly loose

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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KC03 LZM 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 76%.

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 KC03 LZM, 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 KC03 LZM registered?

KC03 LZM is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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