Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Tgb 202?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Tgb 202?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Tgb 202?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Tgb 202 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles, the 2004 Tgb 202 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Tgb 202?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Tgb 202 are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (33.2% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (22% of vehicles), Steering headbearing has slight free play (17.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Tgb 202?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Tgb 202 (2004)

151 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77% first-time pass rate

2004 Tgb 202

CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2004 Tgb 202. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 TGB 202 falls slightly below the UK average with a 77% pass rate versus the national 80%, suggesting moderately reliable older scooters, though the low dangerous defect rate of 8.6% means serious safety issues are uncommon. Most of these machines have covered very little distance—a median of just 9,280 miles—which is unusually low for a 20-year-old vehicle and may indicate light use or storage gaps that can mask underlying wear.

The average of 1.18 failures and 3.1 advisories per vehicle points to minor wear accumulating across multiple systems rather than catastrophic problems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on fuel system and electrics, as these tend to deteriorate on lightly-used older scooters, and check service history carefully to confirm the mileage genuinely reflects use rather than dormancy.

We have limited data for the 2004 Tgb 202 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

8.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.18

Over 4.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 7k–13k

For context

These stats describe 151 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 151 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 33.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 17.3%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect · Steering headbearing has excessive free play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 13.2%

Exhaust slightly deteriorated · Headlamp aim too low · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 9.9%

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Tgb 202 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,280

typical

6,594

low mileage

13,023

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Tgb 202 vehicles fall between 6,594 and 13,023 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,594 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,594–13,023 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Tgb 202s sit.

⚠ Over 17,581 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

4.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.18

Avg failures per vehicle

3.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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