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AY12 YKO

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,879 mi
Last recorded13,879 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YKO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 13,879 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 13,549 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 13,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 12,518 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 11,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 10,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 9,741 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 8,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 7,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 7,081 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 7,081 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,661 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,440 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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AY12 YKO 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 92.3%.

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 AY12 YKO, 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 AY12 YKO registered?

AY12 YKO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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