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BJ12 OWX

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,283 mi
Last recorded38,283 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OWX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 38,283 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 38,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 35,128 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 33,695 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 31,776 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 28,013 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 22,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,234 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2016 11,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 9,492 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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BJ12 OWX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey 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 BJ12 OWX, 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 BJ12 OWX registered?

BJ12 OWX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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