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FX04 NLK

2004 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,859 mi
Last recorded53,859 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Tiger24,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 NLK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 53,859 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

rear brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,850 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 53,841 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 53,234 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 52,136 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 52,131 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 51,733 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 51,676 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,403 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 45,403 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,772 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 37,772 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,940 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 32,940 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 28,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,348 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,427 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 14,427 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,039 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2007 8,567 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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FX04 NLK is a 2004 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX04 NLK, 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 FX04 NLK registered?

FX04 NLK is a 2004 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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