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CY12 EKK

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,717 mi
Last recorded12,717 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 EKK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 12,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 7,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 7,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 7,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 6,357 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 6,351 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 6,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 5,109 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 5,109 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 5,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 4,464 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 3,651 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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CY12 EKK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CY12 EKK, 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 CY12 EKK registered?

CY12 EKK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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The MOT history for CY12 EKK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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