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KX05 UCB

2005 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,874 mi
Last recorded37,874 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 UCB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 37,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,818 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 37,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,138 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 35,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 23,624 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 18,109 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 17,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,297 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 16,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 13,892 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,458 miles

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

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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KX05 UCB 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 94.4%.

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 KX05 UCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX05 UCB registered?

KX05 UCB is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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