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WM12 VLA

2012 Triumph Tiger

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,280 mi
Last recorded43,280 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VLA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 43,280 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,477 miles

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 40,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,677 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 22,776 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,371 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 18,371 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,750 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 14,750 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?

Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
1,327
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
24,469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 812
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 793
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 629
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 374
Headlamp aim too low 304
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WM12 VLA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 17,358 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM12 VLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WM12 VLA registered?

WM12 VLA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is WM12 VLA safe to buy?

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