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OU55 EWV

2005 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,333 mi
Last recorded7,333 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 EWV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 7,333 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 3,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 3,345 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 3,321 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 3,320 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 2,409 miles

battery strap missing

footrests sagging

Fail 2 Mar 2020 2,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever insecure rear brake lever pivot bolt loose (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 1/2 main beam not working

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

battery strap missing

footrests sagging

Pass 15 Oct 2018 1,558 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 1,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 669 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 318 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 1 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,438 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 9,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 8,622 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,633 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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OU55 EWV is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OU55 EWV, 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 OU55 EWV registered?

OU55 EWV is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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