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WJ55 HVO

2005 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,244 mi
Last recorded122,244 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HVO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 122,244 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 120,822 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,760 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,217 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.66 MM in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 115,217 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.66 MM in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 111,844 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,744 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 104,530 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 104,530 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,909 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 95,909 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 86,461 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Footrest is Short

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,143 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 78,143 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,119 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,157 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,468 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 40,466 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Front brake pad material damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,263 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,529 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 HVO is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HVO, 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 HVO registered?

WJ55 HVO is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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