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DU12 ONJ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,229 mi
Last recorded51,229 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 ONJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 51,229 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 51,171 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,968 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 50,961 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 46,299 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 44,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,733 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 42,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,235 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,215 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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DU12 ONJ 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 83.3%.

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 DU12 ONJ, 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 DU12 ONJ registered?

DU12 ONJ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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