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NK03 VSP

2003 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,154 mi
Last recorded40,154 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VSP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 40,154 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear position light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2023 38,218 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 38,218 miles

Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing Front Engine mount bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,379 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 35,379 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,320 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 35,279 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,915 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,841 miles

. † † † †off side rear foot rest cracked.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,559 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 VSP is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NK03 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

NK03 VSP is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is NK03 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 VSP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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