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VN12 HPJ

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs

Yellow Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,840 mi
Last recorded30,840 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs18,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HPJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800 Abs
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 30,840 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 30,840 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 30,691 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 29,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 26,906 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 25,129 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 25,129 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 20,599 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2017 18,309 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 May 2017 18,309 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 May 2016 16,333 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,649 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 800 Abs?

Based on 4,593 MOT tests across 468 vehicles.

92.0%
Pass Rate
1,330
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Drive chain worn to excess 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
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VN12 HPJ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs in Yellow with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 18,297 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 Abs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 HPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 800 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger 800 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN12 HPJ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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