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VU12 KPL

2012 Triumph Tiger 1050

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,334 mi
Last recorded30,334 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 105015,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KPL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 30,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 28,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 28,111 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,232 miles

Advise excess chain lube on rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2020 20,228 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise excess chain lube on rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2019 16,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 12,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 9,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,150 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 1050?

Based on 17,430 MOT tests across 1,483 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 103
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 94
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 61
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 49
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VU12 KPL is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 15,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU12 KPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger 1050 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 KPL registered?

VU12 KPL is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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