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VO03 FBD

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,087 mi
Last recorded37,087 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 FBD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 37,087 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Very Dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 35,722 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 35,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,496 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 29,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 27,240 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 27,031 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 26,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 22,964 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged Has sharp end where the original ball end is broken off. (3.2.A1c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 22,948 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever slightly damaged Has sharp end where the original ball end is broken off. (3.2.A1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,772 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 16,110 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 15,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 15,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,574 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,619 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,127 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 4,654 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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VO03 FBD is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO03 FBD, 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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VO03 FBD is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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