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FP12 NTN

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,585 mi
Last recorded21,585 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 NTN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 21,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 17,712 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 16,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 16,636 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 13,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 11,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 10,113 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 8,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 8,349 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 8,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 May 2016 6,842 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 4,493 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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FP12 NTN is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey 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 FP12 NTN, 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 FP12 NTN registered?

FP12 NTN is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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