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GU12 BXS

2012 Triumph Tiger 800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,109 mi
Last recorded31,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 80016,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 BXS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 31,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 31,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 30,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 30,378 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 30,364 miles

Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System is cracked on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp is broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 30,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads low all front brake linings close to minimum (x4) (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 28,182 miles

Offside Rear Indicator has slight burn marks o/s/r

Fail 22 Sep 2018 28,182 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted to limits (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Indicator has slight burn marks o/s/r

Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,564 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 22,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,441 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 800?

Based on 8,274 MOT tests across 826 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
1,383
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
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GU12 BXS is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 16,482 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 BXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU12 BXS registered?

GU12 BXS is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 BXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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