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HJ62 PMU

2012 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,935 mi
Last recorded53,935 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 PMU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 53,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 53,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,673 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 49,590 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on lowest measurement and slightly squared off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 47,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 47,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,085 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 35,995 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,112 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,381 miles

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

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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HJ62 PMU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ62 PMU, 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 HJ62 PMU registered?

HJ62 PMU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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