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NK03 EPV

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,728 mi
Last recorded53,728 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 EPV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 53,728 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 52,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,145 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 51,144 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 49,887 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 47,924 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,024 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,416 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,790 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,496 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,595 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,337 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 15,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 12,253 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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NK03 EPV is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK03 EPV, 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 NK03 EPV registered?

NK03 EPV is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is NK03 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 EPV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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