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LJ55 HPE

2005 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,365 mi
Last recorded40,365 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HPE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 40,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 39,319 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 37,781 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively new pads fitted {border line pass } (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line also small cut in tread no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 37,639 miles

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

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 16 May 2020 37,618 miles

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

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

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 1 Jul 2017 37,593 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 37,572 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 37,486 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,169 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

discs close to manufacture limmits change soon as posible

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,188 miles

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

handle bars slightly bent

Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,895 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 21,576 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 21,576 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,397 miles

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

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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LJ55 HPE is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LJ55 HPE, 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 LJ55 HPE registered?

LJ55 HPE is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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