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GU61 OXW

2012 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

9,973 mi
Last recorded9,973 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 OXW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 9,973 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 7,565 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 7,560 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 7,406 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 7,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 7,178 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 7,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 6,300 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 6,300 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 5,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 5,323 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Front Brake Binding

Fail 24 Mar 2018 5,323 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 4,885 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 4,276 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 3,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 3,408 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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GU61 OXW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU61 OXW, 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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What year was GU61 OXW registered?

GU61 OXW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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The MOT history for GU61 OXW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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