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LJ53 ATK

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,260 mi
Last recorded45,260 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ATK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 45,260 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 45,260 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 43,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 41,327 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 39,887 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 39,343 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 39,343 miles

Front Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Sticker in middle of number plate (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 38,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 38,438 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,905 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 36,905 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 37,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 31,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear part of front mudguard close to tyre.

Fail 28 Jun 2014 31,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear part of front mudguard close to tyre.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 30,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

sidestand switch loose

Pass 22 Jun 2013 30,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

sidestand switch loose

Pass 30 Jun 2012 30,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,013 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

offside riders footrest damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,750 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,591 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 15,846 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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LJ53 ATK 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 LJ53 ATK, 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 LJ53 ATK registered?

LJ53 ATK is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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