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WG12 KWA

2012 Triumph Tiger 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,355 mi
Last recorded17,355 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 105015,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 KWA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 17,355 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 14,524 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 14,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 12,028 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 11,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 10,053 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 10,053 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake lever not operating stoplight (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 9,094 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 9,094 miles

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

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 7,673 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 7,673 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 6,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 4,556 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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WG12 KWA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG12 KWA, 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.

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WG12 KWA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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