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VX03 AVV

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,422 mi
Last recorded49,422 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AVV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 49,422 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre is worn down to 1.6mm -2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 49,422 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre is worn down to 1.6mm -2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 49,146 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 48,857 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 48,472 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 47,593 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 47,593 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear light mounts broken (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,464 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,550 miles

Front indicator wires hanging down not fastened in correctly

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 37,233 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,233 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,876 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 27,876 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 11,510 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 11,509 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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VX03 AVV is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX03 AVV, 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 VX03 AVV registered?

VX03 AVV is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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