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HX53 YOG

2004 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,786 mi
Last recorded95,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Tiger24,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YOG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,786 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,017 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,401 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

throttle slow to return to idle

Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,170 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,961 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,143 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,774 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,836 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 41,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 38,663 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 38,663 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,223 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 17,602 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 17,602 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 7,497 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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HX53 YOG is a 2004 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HX53 YOG, 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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HX53 YOG is a 2004 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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