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LJ53 ATX

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

21,020 mi
Last recorded21,020 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ATX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 21,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 20,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 20,061 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 20,031 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 19,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,132 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 19,132 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 18,362 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 17,392 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 17,379 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 17,370 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both tyres under inflated.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,053 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,547 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 10,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 10,488 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 10,488 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,873 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 ATX is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

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

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