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VO52 BVB

2003 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,391 mi
Last recorded22,391 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 BVB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 22,391 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 22,229 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Slight splits on rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,157 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 22,157 miles

Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Splits on tyre

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 22,149 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front light cuts on side wall on tyre

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 21,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 21,682 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 21,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,120 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 20,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,753 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 19,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,538 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,793 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 6,435 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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VO52 BVB is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VO52 BVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO52 BVB registered?

VO52 BVB is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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