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WJ55 EAA

2005 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,991 mi
Last recorded13,991 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EAA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 13,991 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 13,991 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 13,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 13,169 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 12,248 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 12,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 11,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,171 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,868 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,868 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 6,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,477 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 6,477 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,809 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 EAA is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

WJ55 EAA is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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