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DG12 BLJ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,512 mi
Last recorded36,512 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 BLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,512 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 36,512 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,386 miles

Front Fog lights don't illuminate

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

Front Tyre valve loose

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 22,292 miles

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

Additional non-obligatory position lamps do not illuminate when switched on. (foglamps)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,646 miles

Front tyre worn uneven and perished

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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DG12 BLJ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG12 BLJ, 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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DG12 BLJ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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