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Y12 TEX

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,578 mi
Last recorded24,578 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 TEX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 24,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 24,117 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 23,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 22,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 21,512 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 20,374 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 18,031 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 18,031 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 15,853 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 11,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 8,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 5,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 5,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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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Y12 TEX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y12 TEX, 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 Y12 TEX registered?

Y12 TEX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is Y12 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 TEX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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