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HJ12 OYZ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,197 mi
Last recorded37,197 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 OYZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 37,197 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 35,970 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 34,780 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 33,816 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 33,796 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear shock has reduced damping effect.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 33,569 miles

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 33,569 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 30,585 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 24,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 7,105 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 7,105 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(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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HJ12 OYZ 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 76.9%.

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 HJ12 OYZ, 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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HJ12 OYZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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