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YX62 VPL

2012 Triumph Tiger

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,212 mi
Last recorded35,212 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 VPL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 35,212 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 34,008 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 33,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,708 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 31,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 28,881 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 28,201 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 25,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 18,691 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 13,313 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 7,599 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 5,301 miles

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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YX62 VPL is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX62 VPL, 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 YX62 VPL registered?

YX62 VPL is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is YX62 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX62 VPL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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