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LJ54 ZMZ

2005 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,591 mi
Last recorded53,591 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 ZMZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 53,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 49,893 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking at pie joint under side of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 48,394 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 48,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 47,963 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 47,963 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 47,579 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 47,579 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit i advise that they are replaced soon as quite close to wear limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit close to wear limit and advise them to be replaced soon (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2015 45,921 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 43,897 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,637 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,963 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 17,943 miles

Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Riders seat missing (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 17,909 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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LJ54 ZMZ is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LJ54 ZMZ, 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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LJ54 ZMZ is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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