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GU12 ULG

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,847 mi
Last recorded51,847 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ULG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 51,847 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit unevenly worn (outer to iner pad) (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 50,837 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both forks (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,835 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 50,835 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,259 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 50,259 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 48,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,833 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,027 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,912 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,217 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 34,217 miles

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

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

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 ULG is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU12 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

GU12 ULG is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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