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OY53 LKO

2003 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,803 mi
Last recorded44,803 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LKO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 44,803 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,473 miles

Front and rear tyres worn

Fail 20 Apr 2018 43,464 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front and rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,984 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,432 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,603 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,884 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,575 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 19,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 5,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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OY53 LKO is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OY53 LKO, 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 OY53 LKO registered?

OY53 LKO is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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