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PN12 TEJ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,986 mi
Last recorded48,986 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 TEJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 48,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLUMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 48,630 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLUMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

REAR BRAKE COULD BE BETTER

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,393 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 47,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,806 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 34,830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 25,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,305 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 24,305 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,976 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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PN12 TEJ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN12 TEJ, 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 PN12 TEJ registered?

PN12 TEJ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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