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YX61 VAH

2012 Triumph Tiger 1050

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,276 mi
Last recorded45,276 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 105015,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 VAH
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 1050
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 45,276 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 44,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 44,095 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gear lever pivot worn

Oil cooler pipe corroded

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 43,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Gear lever pivot worn

Oil cooler pipe corroded

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 38,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 31,032 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 25,884 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 20,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 15,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,875 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 8,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2015 8,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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YX61 VAH is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050 in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YX61 VAH, 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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YX61 VAH is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 1050, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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