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AY12 YLD

2012 Triumph Tiger

Yellow Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,097 mi
Last recorded37,097 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YLD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 37,097 miles

Rear Upper Central Rear Upper back box has some play on the mounting bracket

Pass 26 Apr 2024 36,928 miles

Central Rear Upper back box has some play on the mounting bracket

Fail 10 Apr 2024 36,925 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front Left Shock Absorber Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Central Rear Lower Brake binding but not excessively Rear Brake Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Upper Topbox Luggage System Poorly Secured

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain Starting to corrode (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 36,497 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 35,839 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 35,839 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 34,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 29,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 25,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 22,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,055 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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AY12 YLD is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Yellow with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AY12 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

AY12 YLD is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AY12 YLD safe to buy?

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