MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,226 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
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)
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
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))
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RK53 MVU registered?
RK53 MVU is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 October 2003.
Is RK53 MVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for RK53 MVU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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