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LX03 KNK

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,342 mi
Last recorded37,342 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 KNK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 37,342 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 37,342 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 36,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 34,934 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 34,934 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid low front brake reservoir

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 31,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 24,989 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 23,486 miles

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

Front tyer starting to perish

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

Small coolent leak at lower hose

Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,395 miles

Engine management light on!

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 23,079 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 20,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,484 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 12,460 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,556 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,338 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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LX03 KNK is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LX03 KNK, 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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LX03 KNK is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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