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GK12 UKW

2012 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,707 mi
Last recorded22,707 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 105015,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UKW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 22,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 21,427 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 20,178 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,808 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 18,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 16,921 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 16,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2018 16,921 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,111 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 15,111 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 13,889 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,840 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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 UKW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UKW, 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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GK12 UKW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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