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NK05 DZS

2005 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,217 mi
Last recorded45,217 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 DZS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 45,217 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 45,217 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 36,601 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 33,657 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 33,647 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 31,837 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 31,806 miles

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,330 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 23,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both lights to low//// one headlight bulb wrong (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose very dry (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 23,267 miles

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

rear light has one fixing broken but still secure

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,064 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,532 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 15,530 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 10,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,425 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,989 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 7,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 7,959 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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NK05 DZS is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 23,022 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 NK05 DZS, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NK05 DZS is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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