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MV53 AVJ

2004 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,732 mi
Last recorded57,732 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Tiger24,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 AVJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 57,732 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rider peg broken but secure

Pass 1 May 2025 57,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 56,807 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,324 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 56,324 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 55,244 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,848 miles

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

no rear seat or rear hanger footpegs fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,958 miles

Drive chain slightly loose when sat on (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 52,958 miles

Drive chain slightly loose when sat on (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 51,336 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated header studs and nuts rusty (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front disks rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2017 51,336 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated header studs and nuts rusty (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front disks rusty

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,185 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,583 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 34,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,302 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,585 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 12,921 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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MV53 AVJ is a 2004 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MV53 AVJ, 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 MV53 AVJ registered?

MV53 AVJ is a 2004 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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