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BK12 UPG

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,795 mi
Last recorded14,795 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 UPG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 14,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 50,572 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 45,386 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,201 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 36,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,749 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,503 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 21,970 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,510 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 UPG is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK12 UPG, 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 BK12 UPG registered?

BK12 UPG is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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