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OU03 VJV

2003 Triumph Tiger 955I

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,273 mi
Last recorded6,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I24,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VJV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 955I
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 6,273 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 6,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 6,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 6,099 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 6,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 6,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 5,971 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 5,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 5,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 5,663 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 5,599 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 5,466 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

fork gaters fitted , cant check the condition of the fork seals.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 5,466 miles

fork gaters fitted , cant check the condition of the fork seals.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 5,391 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 5,391 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 5,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 5,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 5,030 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,738 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 4,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 3,866 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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OU03 VJV is a 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU03 VJV, 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 OU03 VJV registered?

OU03 VJV is a 2003 Triumph Tiger 955I, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 VJV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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