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SK12 ARU

2012 Triumph Tiger

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,242 mi
Last recorded47,242 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 ARU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 47,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 47,230 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 44,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between the silencer and the collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing between the silencer and collector (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel hub worn, but not excessively Slight play in the bearing (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notch in the middle from lock to lock (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,861 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 41,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 37,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 35,132 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,053 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 26,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,379 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 21,443 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 21,443 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 20,165 miles

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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SK12 ARU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK12 ARU, 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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SK12 ARU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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