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NL12 EAX

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,480 mi
Last recorded43,480 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 EAX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 43,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 42,667 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 41,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 40,422 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 38,993 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 38,436 miles

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

Offside 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 25 Jun 2019 37,563 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 24,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 16,981 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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NL12 EAX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 NL12 EAX, 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 NL12 EAX registered?

NL12 EAX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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