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BN12 AUR

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,501 mi
Last recorded24,501 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 AUR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 24,501 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 24,500 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 24,090 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 22,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 19,504 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 14,322 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 8,676 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 8,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 8,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 7,857 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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BN12 AUR is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN12 AUR, 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 BN12 AUR registered?

BN12 AUR is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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