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HU53 MEE

2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,851 mi
Last recorded33,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs15,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU53 MEE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050 Abs
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 33,851 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 33,591 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 32,805 miles

Direction indicator light intensity reduced Both rear part obscured by position of rear registration plate . (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Part obscured (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 32,785 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working off front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,241 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 32,241 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 29,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,948 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 22,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 17,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,942 miles

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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HU53 MEE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HU53 MEE, 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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What year was HU53 MEE registered?

HU53 MEE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs, first registered on 5 February 2012.

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