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SF55 PYS

2005 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

50,145 mi
Last recorded50,145 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 PYS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 50,145 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 50,082 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 47,673 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 47,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 46,816 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 46,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 43,478 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 43,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 43,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,379 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 42,378 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,414 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 38,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,775 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 37,775 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 34,159 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,407 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 33,401 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,315 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,041 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 24,146 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,202 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,489 miles

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

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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SF55 PYS is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SF55 PYS, 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 SF55 PYS registered?

SF55 PYS is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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