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HX54 EWL

2004 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,812 mi
Last recorded55,812 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Tiger24,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 EWL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 55,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 54,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 53,026 miles

Offside Rear pillion footrest offside missing (grabrail present )

Fail 11 Nov 2023 53,026 miles

Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear pillion footrest offside missing (grabrail present )

Pass 11 Sep 2022 52,282 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 50,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,753 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 49,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,452 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

drive chain corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,357 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 48,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,748 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,681 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,525 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,791 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 30,791 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,441 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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HX54 EWL is a 2004 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HX54 EWL, 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 HX54 EWL registered?

HX54 EWL is a 2004 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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