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AY12 YKV

2012 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,483 mi
Last recorded36,483 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YKV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 25,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 20,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 19,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 19,565 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 19,505 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 150/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 19,502 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 18,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 16,388 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,587 miles

tyres worn very close to legal limit

very slight play in rear hub bearing

brake discs very slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,031 miles

front tyre showing signs of wear

slight play in rear hub bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,293 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 12,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

nail in rear tyre

rear brake pads worn

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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AY12 YKV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 17,358 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 AY12 YKV, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY12 YKV registered?

AY12 YKV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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