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GU12 BYA

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,570 mi
Last recorded37,570 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 BYA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 37,570 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 36,369 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 36,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 35,390 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,490 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 32,902 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 30,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 24,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 20,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 15,972 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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GU12 BYA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU12 BYA, 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 GU12 BYA registered?

GU12 BYA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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