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VN12 VNH

2012 Triumph Tiger 800

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,086 mi
Last recorded35,086 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 80016,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VNH
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 35,086 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,998 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 33,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Only working on one dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 33,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 30,593 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 30,593 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 24,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,554 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,607 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 17,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,615 miles

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 VNH is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

VN12 VNH is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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