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KE03 KRJ

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,730 mi
Last recorded61,730 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 KRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 61,730 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 61,680 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 61,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 58,243 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 55,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,974 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Slight Oil Leak but not excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,192 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 51,773 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,409 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,490 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,258 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,273 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 43,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,779 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 39,779 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 34,757 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 34,757 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,679 miles

Fuel cap drain blocked

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,923 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,045 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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KE03 KRJ is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KE03 KRJ, 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 KE03 KRJ registered?

KE03 KRJ is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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