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PO53 VRJ

2003 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,535 mi
Last recorded19,535 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 19,535 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 16,924 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 14,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 13,161 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 13,161 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 11,444 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 8,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 7,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 7,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 5,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 4,990 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 4,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2010 4,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 3,892 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 3,302 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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PO53 VRJ is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PO53 VRJ, 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 PO53 VRJ registered?

PO53 VRJ is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is PO53 VRJ safe to buy?

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