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OY12 MJU

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,453 mi
Last recorded44,453 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs18,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 MJU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 44,453 miles

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

crack in back number plate

Fail 21 May 2025 44,453 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

crack in back number plate

Pass 24 May 2024 43,429 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 43,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,333 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipe has crack at weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 42,333 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipe has crack at weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,484 miles

Front tyre worn

Left hand grip loose

Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 34,875 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 34,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,580 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 24,932 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 18,358 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 7,789 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 800 Abs?

Based on 4,593 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
1,330
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Drive chain worn to excess 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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OY12 MJU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 18,297 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 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY12 MJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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OY12 MJU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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