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GY12 TYB

2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,515 mi
Last recorded46,515 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs15,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 TYB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 46,515 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 43,968 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake lightly binding

Fail 9 Apr 2024 43,968 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake lightly binding

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,788 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 37,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 33,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 29,657 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 29,657 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,696 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,997 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 13,977 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 13,420 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?

Based on 8,341 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,285
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
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GY12 TYB is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 15,686 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 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 TYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GY12 TYB is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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