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WA05 KMX

2005 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,370 mi
Last recorded61,370 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 KMX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 61,366 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 61,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,218 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,214 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 59,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,830 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,199 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Oil leak oil by front sprocket ()

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,199 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Oil leak oil by front sprocket ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,111 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 34,038 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 29,639 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 20,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,156 miles

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

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

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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WA05 KMX is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA05 KMX, 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 WA05 KMX registered?

WA05 KMX is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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