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VX55 GKD

2005 Triumph Tiger 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,158 mi
Last recorded67,158 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger 955I21,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GKD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 955I
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 67,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering head bearings slightly notchy when wheel raised and turn side to side

Pass 8 Nov 2024 67,124 miles

Rear Rear mono shock pivot arm bushes slightly worn and squeaking

Pass 3 Nov 2023 66,925 miles

Steering head bearings slightly notchy when wheel raised

Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,117 miles

Rear mono shock pivot arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,051 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 62,051 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,192 miles

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

slight play in rear mono shock linkage

Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Nearside pad a little low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,981 miles

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

Front fork gators fitted

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,933 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 41,933 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 31,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,608 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,226 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 29,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,458 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2012 25,458 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,777 miles

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

Rear Suspension creaks slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2011 21,765 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension creaks slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2010 17,798 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 17,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,387 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 955I?

Based on 1,899 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Drive chain excessively loose 6
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 5
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VX55 GKD is a 2005 Triumph Tiger 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Tiger 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 21,986 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 955I fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 GKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Tiger 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX55 GKD is a 2005 Triumph Tiger 955I, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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