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KX55 EFM

2005 Triumph Tiger

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,988 mi
Last recorded45,988 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 EFM
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 45,988 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 45,983 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 44,395 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 39,122 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 39,113 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 34,079 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,940 miles

Front tyre cracking

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,642 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,243 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 28,240 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 27,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 26,879 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,308 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 20,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,237 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 11,237 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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KX55 EFM is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KX55 EFM, 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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KX55 EFM is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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