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SV03 JZU

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,257 mi
Last recorded13,257 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 JZU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 13,257 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 13,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 13,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 13,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 12,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 12,945 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 12,943 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 12,943 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 12,443 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 12,208 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 12,208 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,850 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 6,508 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 6,086 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 5,522 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 4,918 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 4,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 4,268 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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SV03 JZU is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV03 JZU, 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 SV03 JZU registered?

SV03 JZU is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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