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HV12 ZMY

2012 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,068 mi
Last recorded30,068 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ZMY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 30,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 29,278 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 29,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 28,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,130 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 24,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 18,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 17,366 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 17,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 15,895 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 14,923 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 13,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 13,823 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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HV12 ZMY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV12 ZMY, 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 HV12 ZMY registered?

HV12 ZMY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is HV12 ZMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 ZMY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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