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YS12 PGK

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,528 mi
Last recorded29,528 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,528 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 28,980 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 25,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 23,245 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 22,447 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 19,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 18,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 13,378 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 13,378 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 12,381 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 11,998 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,887 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,474 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 PGK 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 92.3%.

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 YS12 PGK, 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 PGK registered?

YS12 PGK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 PGK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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