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LG12 TPZ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 TPZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 103,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 102,579 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced hid blubs dip patern low (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,429 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 67,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 55,429 miles

fuel hinge broken (but still sealing)

Fail 19 May 2018 55,429 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

fuel hinge broken (but still sealing)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 46,179 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 45,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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LG12 TPZ 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 81.8%.

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 LG12 TPZ, 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 LG12 TPZ registered?

LG12 TPZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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