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HJ12 YUL

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,735 mi
Last recorded45,735 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 YUL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 45,735 miles

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

side stand stiff

Fail 6 Mar 2026 45,735 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

side stand stiff

Pass 7 Sep 2024 42,289 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 42,271 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,012 miles

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

Rear brake fluid level low

Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,040 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 26,778 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 26,757 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 22,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 19,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,928 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 9,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 YUL 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 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 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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