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YJ04 MWV

2004 Triumph America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

6,225 mi
Last recorded6,225 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph America10,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 MWV
MakeTriumph
ModelAmerica
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 6,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 6,212 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 6,190 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 5,925 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 5,918 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 4,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 4,028 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 3,911 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 3,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 3,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 3,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 3,290 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 3,277 miles

front brake hose and speedo cable been touching exhaust

Pass 14 May 2011 3,247 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 3,186 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 2,656 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 2,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2008 2,366 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 2,363 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Triumph America?

Based on 6,285 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
556
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
wheel bearings are excessively rough 11
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YJ04 MWV is a 2004 Triumph America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Triumph America models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 10,862 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 America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ04 MWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ04 MWV registered?

YJ04 MWV is a 2004 Triumph America, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ04 MWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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