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CX55 BJV

2005 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,690 mi
Last recorded57,690 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 BJV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 57,690 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 56,460 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,274 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Small oil leak top of engine

Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Exhaust Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 45,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 42,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 39,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,641 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 32,350 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 28,098 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,428 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

headlight aim just on limit

minor bind on front brake

Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,504 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 14,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 10,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 8,104 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 6,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 6,774 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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CX55 BJV is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX55 BJV, 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 CX55 BJV registered?

CX55 BJV is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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