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R11 TYG

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,218 mi
Last recorded43,218 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 TYG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 43,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 43,132 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 42,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 37,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 35,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,390 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,396 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 27,390 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,505 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,209 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,362 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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R11 TYG is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey 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 R11 TYG, 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 R11 TYG registered?

R11 TYG is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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The MOT history for R11 TYG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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