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T121 UFO

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Abs

Orange Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,282 mi
Last recorded43,282 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Abs18,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 UFO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger 800 XC Abs
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 43,282 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 41,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 40,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 38,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 36,214 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 36,214 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 32,226 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 30,513 miles

Front tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2019 27,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 25,940 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 25,940 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,740 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 24,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 20,278 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,243 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger 800 XC Abs?

Based on 2,070 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
1,392
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 4
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T121 UFO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Abs in Orange 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 800 XC Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 18,249 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 800 XC Abs fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T121 UFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger 800 XC Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger 800 XC Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T121 UFO registered?

T121 UFO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Abs, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is T121 UFO safe to buy?

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