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NK05 NXX

2005 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,745 mi
Last recorded45,745 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 NXX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 45,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 44,377 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 37,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,486 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,268 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,310 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,944 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,649 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,274 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))

Fail 27 Aug 2011 15,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 15,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,467 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 13,467 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 9,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,869 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,211 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 NXX is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NXX, 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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What year was NK05 NXX registered?

NK05 NXX is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is NK05 NXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 NXX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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