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YR12 TJO

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,634 mi
Last recorded46,634 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 TJO
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 46,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,391 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 42,780 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 40,845 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 40,845 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 39,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 37,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 33,078 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 33,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,360 miles

Central Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,113 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,438 miles

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

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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YR12 TJO 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 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 YR12 TJO, 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 YR12 TJO registered?

YR12 TJO is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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