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GY12 WJO

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,792 mi
Last recorded33,792 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 WJO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 33,792 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 33,787 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2024 33,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 33,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 33,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,700 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 32,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 30,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 27,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 21,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 19,535 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 19,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,256 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 17,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,974 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 WJO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO registered?

GY12 WJO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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