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RK53 MVU

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

32,226 mi
Last recorded32,226 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 MVU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 32,226 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Apr 2016 32,176 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside dip beam inoperative.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,664 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,106 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 28,106 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,011 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 23,011 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,735 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 18,735 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 14,881 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 14,881 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,232 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 10,232 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 4,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,625 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 4,625 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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RK53 MVU is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RK53 MVU, 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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RK53 MVU is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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