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AP12 BCU

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,865 mi
Last recorded16,865 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 BCU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 16,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 16,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 16,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 15,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 12,128 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 11,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 11,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 11,221 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 10,976 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,742 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 8,772 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 8,772 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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AP12 BCU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey 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 Explorer 1215 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP12 BCU, 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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What year was AP12 BCU registered?

AP12 BCU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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