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YX12 UOB

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,350 mi
Last recorded27,350 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 UOB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 27,350 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 27,350 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Floating disc rivet worn excessively on 2 resulting in excessive side to side movement - marked with chalk (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 27,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 26,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 25,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 23,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 22,031 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 18,807 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 13,807 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 7,052 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 1,076 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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YX12 UOB 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 YX12 UOB, 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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YX12 UOB is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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