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Y40 UFO

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,875 mi
Last recorded32,875 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC14,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 UFO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800 XC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 32,875 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 32,346 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 31,854 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 29,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 27,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 24,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 19,650 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 16,593 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,131 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 800 XC?

Based on 4,191 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

92.2%
Pass Rate
1,313
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 5
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Y40 UFO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 14,936 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 XC fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y40 UFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 800 XC typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger 800 XC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y40 UFO registered?

Y40 UFO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for Y40 UFO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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