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BJ12 OWB

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,832 mi
Last recorded29,832 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OWB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 29,832 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 29,620 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 27,967 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 27,107 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,004 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Rear shock damping soft (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,155 miles

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

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

front suspension sliding part is slightly pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 24,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 19,342 miles

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

coolant bottle empty

Fail 21 Jun 2018 19,342 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,677 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

exhaust clump missing

Fail 27 Jun 2017 15,615 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

bar ends loose

exhaust clump missing

tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 Jun 2016 8,145 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 7,182 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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BJ12 OWB is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ12 OWB, 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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BJ12 OWB is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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