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LX05 AZU

2005 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,630 mi
Last recorded42,630 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 AZU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 42,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 41,039 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2024 41,032 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced ONLY 1 BULB WORKING (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,017 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 41,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,912 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 40,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 38,653 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 38,651 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH LAMP UNITS (4.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 26,189 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 26,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2017 24,836 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,982 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,955 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 15,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,482 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 9,436 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 9,434 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2008 6,569 miles

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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LX05 AZU is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX05 AZU, 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 LX05 AZU registered?

LX05 AZU is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 AZU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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