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OU05 KHW

2005 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,007 mi
Last recorded43,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 KHW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 43,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail bolt loose and sprocket bearing collapsed (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 43,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail bolt loose and sprocket bearing collapsed (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,658 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,086 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 10 May 2023 38,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 36,703 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 34,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 33,861 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 33,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 32,727 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 30,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 27,718 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,131 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

off side front of front tyre warering thin

Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,388 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,980 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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OU05 KHW is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OU05 KHW, 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 OU05 KHW registered?

OU05 KHW is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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