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DS12 EUZ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,651 mi
Last recorded51,651 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EUZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 51,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 51,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 51,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,737 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 48,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 44,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 42,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,287 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 39,277 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 34,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,246 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 20,056 miles

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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DS12 EUZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS12 EUZ, 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 DS12 EUZ registered?

DS12 EUZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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