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WJ55 DWU

2005 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,961 mi
Last recorded43,961 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 DWU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 43,961 miles

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

Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 42,899 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 42,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 38,790 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 36,682 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,292 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 35,292 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 34,364 miles

Centre Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 May 2014 24,682 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 14,640 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 14,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,472 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 13,466 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,010 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 11,006 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 9,587 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,500 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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WJ55 DWU is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ55 DWU, 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 WJ55 DWU registered?

WJ55 DWU is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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