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YS12 AVE

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,390 mi
Last recorded27,390 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 AVE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 27,390 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 27,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 14,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 14,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 12,156 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 8,435 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 8,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 8,341 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 8,294 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 8,222 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 8,139 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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YS12 AVE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YS12 AVE, 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 YS12 AVE registered?

YS12 AVE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 AVE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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