CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU52 YZT

2003 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 955cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,217 mi
Last recorded38,217 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 YZT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 38,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 36,875 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 36,875 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 32,300 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 29,887 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 29,148 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 28,120 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 24,098 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 21,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,909 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,745 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,736 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,408 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 13,713 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 13,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2009 11,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 9,097 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 5,788 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
Full Triumph Tiger reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU52 YZT is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU52 YZT, 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

How do I check the history of VU52 YZT?

You can check the full history of VU52 YZT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU52 YZT registered?

VU52 YZT is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is VU52 YZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 YZT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU52 YZT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU52 YZT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.