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OY53 LLD

2003 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,385 mi
Last recorded108,385 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LLD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 108,385 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 106,186 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 98,816 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 98,796 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,198 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 94,982 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,371 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 90,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,738 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 86,738 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,539 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,402 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,364 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 40,364 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,809 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 33,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,026 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 20,026 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,789 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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OY53 LLD is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LLD, 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 LLD registered?

OY53 LLD is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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