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SV61 RVU

2012 Triumph Tiger 800

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,316 mi
Last recorded53,316 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 80016,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 RVU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 53,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 53,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 53,271 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 53,249 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 53,227 miles

Front Brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 53,172 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 52,660 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 52,660 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play front wheel bearings worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 50,881 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,104 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 43,109 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 36,852 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 30,358 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 13,765 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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SV61 RVU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV61 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV61 RVU?

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What year was SV61 RVU registered?

SV61 RVU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is SV61 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV61 RVU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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