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KV03 GHN

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,560 mi
Last recorded61,560 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 GHN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,560 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Number plate cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2021 61,547 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Number plate cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2020 61,532 miles

Brake performance not tested Pads worn to limit & front brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play Pivot bolt insecure (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting bolt missing

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Number plate cracked

Rear Tyre valve lock nut loose

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,569 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 59,502 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,622 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 56,615 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,033 miles

rear brake pads appear very thin

Pass 2 Jul 2015 49,168 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 49,152 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,494 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,487 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,900 miles

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

rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,157 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,164 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn to min. thickness

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,394 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 22,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 16,996 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 12,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,323 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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KV03 GHN is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV03 GHN, 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 KV03 GHN registered?

KV03 GHN is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KV03 GHN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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