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VX53 BZG

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,055 mi
Last recorded37,055 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BZG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 37,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 35,682 miles

aftermarket can fitted

Pass 14 May 2024 35,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,775 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,575 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 27,709 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 25,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,329 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,318 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 23,590 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 20,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,418 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 14,343 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,058 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 7,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 7,098 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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VX53 BZG is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VX53 BZG, 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 VX53 BZG registered?

VX53 BZG is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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