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AY12 YLC

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,686 mi
Last recorded62,686 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs18,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YLC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 62,686 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,435 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 35,836 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 35,836 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 35,090 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 35,090 miles

Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 33,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,318 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 28,761 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 28,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,396 miles

Central Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 20,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 17,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 12,953 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 12,953 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 800 Abs?

Based on 4,593 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
1,330
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Drive chain worn to excess 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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AY12 YLC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 18,297 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 800 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY12 YLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 800 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger 800 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY12 YLC registered?

AY12 YLC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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