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PY12 NLC

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,478 mi
Last recorded33,478 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 NLC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 33,478 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 31,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 25,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 25,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,399 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 21,168 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 17,635 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 15,412 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 15,412 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,032 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 14,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,626 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,214 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 9,157 miles

Rear Brake component is fractured caliper mounting point (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 8,228 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 NLC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY12 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

PY12 NLC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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