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MH03 XKP

2003 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,896 mi
Last recorded70,896 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 XKP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,896 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 80,017 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 69,164 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,107 miles

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

double bubble loose

Fail 3 Apr 2023 69,107 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

double bubble loose

Pass 14 Nov 2020 68,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,325 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 63,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,263 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,717 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 51,341 miles

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

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

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

Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,341 miles

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

Front Tyre Slightly Perished

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

Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,604 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,163 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,125 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Crankcase's slightly corroded

Oil cooler Slightly Corroded

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,410 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 35,410 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,351 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 19,880 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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MH03 XKP is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MH03 XKP, 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 MH03 XKP registered?

MH03 XKP is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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