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HW12 RAT

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,136 mi
Last recorded35,136 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 RAT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 35,136 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 34,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 33,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 32,917 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 32,917 miles

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

Engine Oil in Belly Pan - Possible Leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 31,419 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,820 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 28,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,057 miles

Rear SHOCK HAS A REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,706 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 19,381 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 12,757 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 5,580 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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HW12 RAT 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 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 HW12 RAT, 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 HW12 RAT registered?

HW12 RAT is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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