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DN12 FUT

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,324 mi
Last recorded27,324 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 27,324 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 24,279 miles

Centre stand has crack on R/H side

Pitting on stanchion - lower leg - not effecting travel

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 21,002 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre worn close to legal limit and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Brake test indicates slight fluctuation on rear brake (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 18,571 miles

Front Nail in tyre possibly more than one ()

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 15,762 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVEN WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 13,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 10,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 7,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 4,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 4,257 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 3,818 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 3,818 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

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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DN12 FUT 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 DN12 FUT, 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 DN12 FUT registered?

DN12 FUT is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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