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LX53 LYH

2004 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,162 mi
Last recorded51,162 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Tiger24,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 LYH
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 51,162 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 47,435 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 kgf deflection (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 44,863 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 kgs deflection front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,796 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 40,421 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 38,283 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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,968 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,927 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 34,911 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,093 miles

Front slight brake bind

Rear slight brake bind

Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,453 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 30,389 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,408 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,930 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,561 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 23,534 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,101 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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LX53 LYH is a 2004 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LX53 LYH, 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 LX53 LYH registered?

LX53 LYH is a 2004 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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