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YR12 TKA

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,861 mi
Last recorded35,861 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 TKA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 35,861 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 32,153 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 32,147 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 28,240 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 25,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 20,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 18,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 16,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 14,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,853 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Mudguard insecure Rear Fender / Hugger loose, insecure ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 9,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,491 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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YR12 TKA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR12 TKA, 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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YR12 TKA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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