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FD12 VME

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,640 mi
Last recorded2,640 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs18,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VME
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 2,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 2,630 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 2,630 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 2,013 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 1,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 1,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 16,847 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 16,847 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,500 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 15,500 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,033 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,878 miles

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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FD12 VME is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD12 VME, 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 FD12 VME registered?

FD12 VME is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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