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OY12 LBK

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,908 mi
Last recorded53,908 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LBK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 53,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 52,309 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 44,260 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 37,102 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 29,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 22,809 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure wheel hugger rubbers have play ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 16,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 8,721 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 6,636 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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OY12 LBK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OY12 LBK, 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 OY12 LBK registered?

OY12 LBK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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