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2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,491 mi
Last recorded50,491 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs18,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VKW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800 Abs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 50,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 46,563 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 46,563 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 45,528 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 45,257 miles

Offside small engine oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2023 45,257 miles

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

Offside small engine oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,486 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 44,486 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking on lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,098 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 42,098 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,557 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,379 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 28,379 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,607 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 14,158 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 14,158 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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WM12 VKW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WM12 VKW, 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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WM12 VKW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Abs, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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