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GK12 UHZ

2012 Triumph Tiger

Grey Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,380 mi
Last recorded56,380 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UHZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 56,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 45,301 miles

Offside Front Inner Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine mount slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,183 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Indicator stalk taped and lens is slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 42,183 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Indicator stalk taped and lens is slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

rear shock absorber damping is weak

Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,741 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 33,214 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,151 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 30,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 29,039 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 29,039 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick *very dangerous condition* (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly throtlle doesn't close unaided (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,611 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 16,425 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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GK12 UHZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Grey with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK12 UHZ, 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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GK12 UHZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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