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WX05 SYV

2005 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,864 mi
Last recorded71,864 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 SYV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 71,864 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 71,830 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 58,428 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 57,672 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 56,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,385 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 50,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 47,544 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 42,926 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 42,853 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light does not illminate (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit left hand side front pads low (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 May 2015 36,256 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 30,286 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 30,286 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 25,260 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 25,067 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,268 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 20,268 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011 16,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,312 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 12,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,764 miles

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

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

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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WX05 SYV is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX05 SYV, 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 WX05 SYV registered?

WX05 SYV is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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