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AY05 DWE

2005 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,359 mi
Last recorded50,359 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DWE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 50,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,295 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,394 miles

Mudguard insecure front broken n\s ()

Offside Fuel hose damaged but not to excess cracks (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 46,394 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Mudguard insecure front broken n\s ()

Offside Fuel hose damaged but not to excess cracks (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 43,169 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 43,169 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 41,610 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 41,573 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,063 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,051 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,606 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 30,398 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2015 30,398 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,949 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,338 miles

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

slight cut to rear tyre through thickess part of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,853 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,946 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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AY05 DWE is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AY05 DWE, 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 AY05 DWE registered?

AY05 DWE is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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