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LD12 NYK

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,400 mi
Last recorded46,400 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 NYK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 46,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 43,650 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 43,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 42,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 41,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 41,134 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 37,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 36,943 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both front inner brake pads are on the limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LD12 NYK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LD12 NYK, 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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LD12 NYK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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