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LX05 JVC

2005 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,156 mi
Last recorded33,156 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 JVC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 33,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 33,156 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 32,857 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,629 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,552 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 30,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,238 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,927 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 27,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 23,765 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 23,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 20,915 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 May 2009 14,448 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 11,250 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 JVC is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

LX05 JVC is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is LX05 JVC safe to buy?

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