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EJ12 DTU

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,082 mi
Last recorded36,082 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DTU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 36,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 33,034 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 30,169 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 27,880 miles

Front Mudguard insecure bolt missing ()

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

Fail 5 May 2023 27,808 miles

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

Front Mudguard insecure bolt missing ()

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

Pass 9 May 2022 23,008 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 10,928 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 10,839 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 10,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2017 10,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 10,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 9,890 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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EJ12 DTU 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 EJ12 DTU, 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 EJ12 DTU registered?

EJ12 DTU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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