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LC12 LSF

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,155 mi
Last recorded36,155 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 LSF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 36,155 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 35,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 32,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 30,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 28,653 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 28,653 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 26,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 22,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 21,786 miles

Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Oct 2016 18,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,556 miles

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

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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LC12 LSF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC12 LSF, 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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LC12 LSF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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