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2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,377 mi
Last recorded24,377 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CSV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 24,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 22,079 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 22,079 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 19,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 18,798 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 16,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 14,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 11,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 15,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 9,663 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 9,663 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 9,355 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 8,443 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215?

Based on 5,873 MOT tests across 656 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,857
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
656
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 21
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AJ12 CSV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue 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 Explorer 1215 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,028 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 Explorer 1215 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 CSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ12 CSV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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