MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front tyre silghtly perished
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LJ53 GVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 GVL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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