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BD12 DKN

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,595 mi
Last recorded50,595 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 DKN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 50,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,255 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 43,373 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 39,580 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 36,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 33,965 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 31,233 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 27,424 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 27,424 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 22,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,113 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,687 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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BD12 DKN is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black 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 BD12 DKN, 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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BD12 DKN is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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