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EK12 TWP

2012 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,848 mi
Last recorded43,848 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 TWP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,848 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 43,577 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 40,725 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 30,160 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 30,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 28,242 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 28,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,894 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 23,525 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 17,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 12,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 7,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 1,284 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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EK12 TWP is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK12 TWP, 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 EK12 TWP registered?

EK12 TWP is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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