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WJ55 EAE

2005 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,840 mi
Last recorded45,840 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EAE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 45,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 43,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 40,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,628 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 38,136 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 37,985 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,037 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 37,037 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,898 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,824 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 23,613 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,771 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,909 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 16,909 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 EAE 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 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

WJ55 EAE is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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