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GY12 FBU

2012 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,025 mi
Last recorded54,025 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 105015,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 FBU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,913 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 53,910 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,855 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 39,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 29,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 18,604 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 18,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,581 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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GY12 FBU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY12 FBU, 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 GY12 FBU registered?

GY12 FBU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 FBU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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