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VE12 EPX

2012 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,404 mi
Last recorded22,404 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 EPX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 22,404 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 22,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 18,226 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 18,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 13,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 11,338 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc has movement on floating rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 11,076 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 10,994 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively floating disc slight play (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 10,658 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 10,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 9,604 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 8,012 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight play in forks (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight chafing (3.2.B3a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 8,012 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight play in forks (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised handle bar grip cover catching visor (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slight chafing (3.2.B3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 7,681 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit o/s/f inner pad on 2mm (3.2.A1f(i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm in places (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 5,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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VE12 EPX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE12 EPX, 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 VE12 EPX registered?

VE12 EPX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is VE12 EPX safe to buy?

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