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GY12 TYP

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,053 mi
Last recorded39,053 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 TYP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 39,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 37,155 miles

front and rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 7 Aug 2025 37,150 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

front and rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2024 36,922 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 36,800 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 36,361 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 33,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 29,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 25,426 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 23,503 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,385 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 May 2016 19,385 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 14,739 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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GY12 TYP 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 84.6%.

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 GY12 TYP, 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 GY12 TYP registered?

GY12 TYP is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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