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LJ53 GVL

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,995 mi
Last recorded81,995 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GVL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,995 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

oil cooler leaking

tick over high

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,603 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Inner Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,922 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 75,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,852 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

belly pan bit loos

rear mudgard damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2010 67,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,581 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,788 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,260 miles

Front tyre silghtly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2006 36,219 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2006 36,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

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 GVL is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

LJ53 GVL is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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