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DG12 BNU

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,811 mi
Last recorded23,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 BNU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 23,811 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 22,895 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has uneven wear to offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 18,146 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 18,142 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 12,517 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 11,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 6,455 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2.5 run out on rear brake (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 6,342 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 4,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 4,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 3,515 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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DG12 BNU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black 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 DG12 BNU, 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 DG12 BNU registered?

DG12 BNU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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