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GX05 FVO

2005 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,068 mi
Last recorded44,068 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Tiger23,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FVO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 44,068 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 43,746 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 43,489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 42,842 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 42,539 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,057 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 37,057 miles

Front Horn not working bad conection (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working bad conection at the switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,217 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 32,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 30,150 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,744 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,086 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,949 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 13,779 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 13,762 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 13,147 miles

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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GX05 FVO is a 2005 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GX05 FVO, 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 GX05 FVO registered?

GX05 FVO is a 2005 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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