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FD12 VLS

2012 Triumph Tiger

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,526 mi
Last recorded47,526 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VLS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 47,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 47,203 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 45,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,690 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,544 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 32,425 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 26,627 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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FD12 VLS is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD12 VLS, 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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FD12 VLS is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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