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WK05 BYU

2005 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,056 mi
Last recorded90,056 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 BYU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 90,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Pins very worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp not working Hand control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 89,613 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 89,613 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 74,503 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,345 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,982 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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WK05 BYU is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WK05 BYU, 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 WK05 BYU registered?

WK05 BYU is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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