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SM61 VLY

2012 Triumph Tiger

Orange Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,180 mi
Last recorded23,180 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VLY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 23,180 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 21,902 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 21,497 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Sep 2023 21,497 miles

Nearside Forks insecure Bottom mounting to fork inner leg (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to detiriate

Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,634 miles

Offside aux light loose

gear change linkage worn

Pass 15 Mar 2021 19,049 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 18,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 15,056 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 13,569 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2016 13,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,447 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 11,447 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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SM61 VLY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Orange with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM61 VLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM61 VLY registered?

SM61 VLY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is SM61 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 VLY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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