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GU12 BWY

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,614 mi
Last recorded23,614 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs18,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 BWY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 23,614 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 23,601 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Footrest insecure Pillion footrest retaining clip missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 15,870 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 14,369 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 14,369 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 11,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 9,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 9,356 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 9,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 9,196 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 7,131 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 6,350 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 5,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 4,803 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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GU12 BWY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU12 BWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 BWY registered?

GU12 BWY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is GU12 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 BWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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