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DX04 FYY

2004 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,779 mi
Last recorded50,779 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Tiger24,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 FYY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 50,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 50,450 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,078 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 50,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 47,767 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,930 miles

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal pivot loose

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,349 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 43,349 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake travel

Pass 28 May 2019 39,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 37,584 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,755 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outside pad low worn uneven (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting leaking slightly (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,755 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outside pad low worn uneven (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired one bulb blown (1.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting leaking slightly (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,711 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 28,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,587 miles

Steering has slight notcy feel when wheel front raised off the ground.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,405 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,086 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 16,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,526 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 9,417 miles

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

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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DX04 FYY is a 2004 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 24,815 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 DX04 FYY, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX04 FYY registered?

DX04 FYY is a 2004 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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