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YX12 UON

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,472 mi
Last recorded25,472 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 UON
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 25,472 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 22,301 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 22,261 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 22,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 21,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 20,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 19,006 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 18,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 15,188 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 14,040 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 13,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 12,351 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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YX12 UON is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UON, 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 YX12 UON registered?

YX12 UON is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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