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VN12 TUU

2012 Triumph Tiger 800

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,679 mi
Last recorded29,679 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 80016,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 TUU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 29,679 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 28,498 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 10 Nov 2023 26,912 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 25,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 23,790 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front brake pads close to service limit

Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,795 miles

front brake pads close to service limit

Pass 23 Sep 2019 21,255 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 17,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 14,990 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 12,514 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 5,663 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 5,639 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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VN12 TUU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN12 TUU, 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.

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What year was VN12 TUU registered?

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

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