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PA05 JJV

2005 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,226 mi
Last recorded23,226 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 JJV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 23,226 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 23,209 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,854 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 22,033 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 21,046 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

nearside wheel adjuster bolt not seated on block

Pass 14 Jul 2020 20,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower fork clip loose

Nearside Front footrest damaged

Nearside Front slight distortion in brake disc

Pass 2 Oct 2018 19,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 18,608 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 18,608 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2016 17,677 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,332 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,835 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 14,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 11,027 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 9,993 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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PA05 JJV is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PA05 JJV, 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 PA05 JJV registered?

PA05 JJV is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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