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PY12 FBF

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,187 mi
Last recorded38,187 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 FBF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 38,187 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 37,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 36,517 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,387 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 32,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 31,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 29,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,990 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,048 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 15,761 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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PY12 FBF 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 PY12 FBF, 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 PY12 FBF registered?

PY12 FBF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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