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SW12 LXS

2012 Triumph Tiger

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,694 mi
Last recorded17,694 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LXS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 17,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 16,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 15,477 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 14,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 13,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 11,881 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 10,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 9,467 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 9,467 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 7,336 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 7,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 3,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 3,521 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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SW12 LXS is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SW12 LXS, 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 SW12 LXS registered?

SW12 LXS is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is SW12 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 LXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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