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EJ12 TXS

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,175 mi
Last recorded16,175 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 TXS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 16,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 15,410 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 15,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 15,062 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 14,856 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 14,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 14,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 14,107 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 12,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 10,828 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 10,789 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 9,066 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 7,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 7,121 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 TXS is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

EJ12 TXS is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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