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YD12 YAO

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,591 mi
Last recorded34,591 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YAO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 34,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,149 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 25,667 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 25,574 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 24,519 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 18,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 16,729 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 12,160 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,147 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 5,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 4,903 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 3,637 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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YD12 YAO 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 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 YD12 YAO, 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 YD12 YAO registered?

YD12 YAO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is YD12 YAO safe to buy?

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