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GY12 TYH

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,919 mi
Last recorded35,919 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 TYH
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 35,919 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 35,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear oil leak at final drive

Fail 17 Feb 2026 35,578 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 35,447 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 32,118 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 31,852 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 30,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 26,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 26,280 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 26,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,027 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch on steering bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 17,594 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 13,106 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 13,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2016 8,468 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 8,468 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 7,049 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 7,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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GY12 TYH is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY12 TYH, 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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GY12 TYH is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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