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WA53 KZW

2003 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,091 mi
Last recorded26,091 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Tiger24,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KZW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 26,091 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 26,087 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam both bulbs (4.1.3 (b))

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,698 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 25,698 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 24,214 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 24,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 23,760 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 23,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 21,597 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,506 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 18,172 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 17,294 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 15,367 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

headlamp aim on upper limit

headlamp flash button inop

poor reserve travel front brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,766 miles

clutch cable inner wire worn

Fail 31 May 2011 11,950 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 11,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,784 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,677 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 15 Sep 2008 7,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 6,241 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 6,241 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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WA53 KZW is a 2003 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA53 KZW, 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 WA53 KZW registered?

WA53 KZW is a 2003 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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