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WA04 SMX

2004 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,264 mi
Last recorded34,264 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Tiger24,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 SMX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 34,264 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 32,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 32,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 32,357 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 32,352 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 30kg fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 32,259 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 23% fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 22% fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,440 miles

Front Both lower Brake Caliper bolts close to touching Discs

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 30,465 miles

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

oil leak from clutch cover and sump area.

Fail 30 Jun 2018 30,347 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected bars hitting tank. (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from clutch cover and sump area.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 29,147 miles

Pass light switch not working

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,639 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 28,635 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,579 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 25,564 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 20,584 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,168 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,901 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 12,900 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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WA04 SMX is a 2004 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WA04 SMX, 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 WA04 SMX registered?

WA04 SMX is a 2004 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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