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GK12 UKV

2012 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,815 mi
Last recorded36,815 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 105015,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UKV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 36,815 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 34,309 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 34,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 34,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front tyre contaminated with fork oil

Pass 18 Sep 2023 33,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 30,264 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 27,707 miles

Tail light only operating at 50%

Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,776 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 23,687 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 23,687 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam dip beam inop (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,034 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050?

Based on 17,430 MOT tests across 1,483 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 103
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 94
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 49
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GK12 UKV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 15,111 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK12 UKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK12 UKV registered?

GK12 UKV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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