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OV12 LWF

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,909 mi
Last recorded29,909 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 LWF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 29,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 28,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,081 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 26,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 26,169 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 24,116 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 20,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,585 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 15,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 14,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,219 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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OV12 LWF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OV12 LWF, 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 OV12 LWF registered?

OV12 LWF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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