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MJ12 TUU

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,124 mi
Last recorded29,124 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 TUU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 29,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 26,946 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 24,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 24,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,612 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 23,350 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 22,137 miles

Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,898 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,730 miles

Front Tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Oct 2016 18,746 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 17,053 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,315 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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MJ12 TUU 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 100%.

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 MJ12 TUU, 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 MJ12 TUU registered?

MJ12 TUU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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