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N504 KRN

1996 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,171 mi
Last recorded53,171 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Tiger31,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN504 KRN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 53,171 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 53,171 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,943 miles

drive chain needs adjusting

fork gaiters split

front wheel different to rear ,(front spoked ,rear mag

repair made to off side link pipe

Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

drive chain needs adjusting

fork gaiters split

front wheel different to rear ,(front spoked ,rear mag

repair made to off side link pipe

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,659 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,678 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,458 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,504 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 41,479 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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N504 KRN is a 1996 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 31,602 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 N504 KRN, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Tiger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N504 KRN registered?

N504 KRN is a 1996 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N504 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N504 KRN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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