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MK12 XWV

2012 Triumph Tiger 800

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,889 mi
Last recorded5,889 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 80016,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 XWV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 5,889 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 30,286 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 29,588 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 29,588 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 29,446 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 29,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,579 miles

Chain oiler hose not going onto chain

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 9,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 8,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 8,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 6,607 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 800?

Based on 8,274 MOT tests across 826 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
1,383
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
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MK12 XWV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 16,482 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 800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK12 XWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK12 XWV registered?

MK12 XWV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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