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BN12 DHL

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,348 mi
Last recorded47,348 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DHL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 47,348 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 43,736 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 40,216 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 36,371 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 34,841 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 33,292 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 33,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 31,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 29,874 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre has been repaired

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 29,874 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre has been repaired

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,256 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,072 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 DHL 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 BN12 DHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 DHL registered?

BN12 DHL is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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