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SP04 GNF

2004 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,746 mi
Last recorded57,746 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Tiger24,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 GNF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 57,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 57,355 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 57,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,335 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 57,335 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 55,000 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 55,000 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Upper Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 54,044 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,395 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,256 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,681 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 38,621 miles

Front Brake component is slightly distorted SLIGHT FRONT DISC DISTORTION (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,441 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake starting to bind

Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,969 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,048 miles

Nearside Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,743 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 34,739 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,221 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,478 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,605 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 21,605 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,204 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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SP04 GNF is a 2004 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SP04 GNF, 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 SP04 GNF registered?

SP04 GNF is a 2004 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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