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OY12 MLX

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,739 mi
Last recorded77,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 MLX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 77,739 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 77,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,153 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,142 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,127 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,273 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 21,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 5,662 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 5,662 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 MLX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY12 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

OY12 MLX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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