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BK12 BHN

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,682 mi
Last recorded43,682 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 BHN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 40,953 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 37,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 33,620 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 29,885 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 29,885 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 27,911 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 27,280 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 24,071 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 19,749 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 19,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 15,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 9,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 8,055 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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BK12 BHN 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 85.7%.

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 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 BK12 BHN, 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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BK12 BHN is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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