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DK05 BNJ

2005 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,703 mi
Last recorded33,703 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 BNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 33,703 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 32,285 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 32,222 miles

Central Front Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested components to badly worn (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside lamp inoperative ( 1 of 2) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 31,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 31,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,609 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,674 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 27,299 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,402 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,225 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 24,225 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 24,038 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 23,844 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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DK05 BNJ is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK05 BNJ, 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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DK05 BNJ is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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