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GU62 VLO

2012 Triumph Tiger

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,971 mi
Last recorded38,971 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger17,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 VLO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 38,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 31,507 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25 kgf front disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 28,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 28,791 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Contaminated with fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 26,649 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 24,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 23,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 22,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 22,805 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 19,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 12,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 9,903 miles

Rear tyre slight mishaped

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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GU62 VLO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GU62 VLO, 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 GU62 VLO registered?

GU62 VLO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is GU62 VLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 VLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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