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EJ12 PYV

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,403 mi
Last recorded62,403 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 PYV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 62,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 62,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 61,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 60,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,588 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 58,586 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 54,744 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,510 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 50,510 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,869 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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 PYV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYV, 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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EJ12 PYV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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