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LX53 DUA

2003 Triumph Tiger 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,530 mi
Last recorded53,530 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I24,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DUA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 955I
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 53,530 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 53,519 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,023 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 46,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 46,479 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 45,816 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,777 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 33,624 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,027 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 32,027 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 27,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,787 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 22,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 20,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,589 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 955I?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 5
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LX53 DUA is a 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger 955I fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX53 DUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Tiger 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX53 DUA registered?

LX53 DUA is a 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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