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HJ12 YTZ

2012 Triumph Tiger

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,956 mi
Last recorded17,956 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 YTZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 17,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 17,912 miles

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

brake light sticking

Pass 15 Mar 2024 17,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 17,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 17,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 17,071 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 17,034 miles

Forks slightly corroded Slight pitting on stantions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 17,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 16,854 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 May 2018 16,854 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight cracking in sidewalls of front & rear tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,687 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,145 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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HJ12 YTZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ12 YTZ, 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 HJ12 YTZ registered?

HJ12 YTZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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