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SF05 EJA

2005 Triumph Tiger

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,645 mi
Last recorded32,645 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 EJA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 32,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

rear light unit very lose on mountings

Pass 27 Sep 2022 31,168 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 31,168 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 5 Oct 2021 27,498 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 19 Sep 2020 25,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 25,229 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 22,550 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 20,279 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,255 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 19,255 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,579 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 17,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,886 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 14,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,285 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 11,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 8,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,091 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 3,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 1,654 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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SF05 EJA is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Red 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 SF05 EJA, 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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SF05 EJA is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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