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OV12 HWW

2012 Triumph Tiger 800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,680 mi
Last recorded24,680 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 80016,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 HWW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 24,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 22,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 19,122 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 14,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 10,554 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 10,554 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 8,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 6,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 2,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 2,455 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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OV12 HWW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV12 HWW, 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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OV12 HWW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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