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EK12 TWW

2012 Triumph Tiger 800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,407 mi
Last recorded43,407 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 80016,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 TWW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,407 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2025 42,622 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,955 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 41,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly no return on right lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 39,699 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 39,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly no return on right lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 38,097 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,096 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,418 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,241 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 800?

Based on 8,274 MOT tests across 826 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
1,383
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
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EK12 TWW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 in Black 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 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 16,482 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 TWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 TWW registered?

EK12 TWW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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