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Triumph Tiger Explorer

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,215 cc

LM52 RAMMOT history

LM52 RAM is a black petrol Triumph Tiger Explorer first used on 21 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 28,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
28,961 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 RAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Triumph
Model
Tiger Explorer
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,215 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 RAM was last recorded at 28,961 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,593 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
1,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,961 miles
  • 2025 – 28,593 miles
  • 2024 – 27,973 miles
  • 2023 – 27,384 miles
  • 2022 – 26,547 miles
  • 2021 – 25,906 miles
  • 2020 – 24,735 miles
  • 2019 – 23,462 miles
  • 2018 – 19,231 miles
  • 2017 – 17,332 miles
  • 2016 – 16,215 miles
  • 2015 – 12,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,961 miles
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight Notch in middle of travel (2.2.2 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,961 miles (+368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    28,961 miles
    Test number
    960571685168
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight Notch in middle of travel (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  2. Pass28,593 miles (+620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    28,593 miles
    Test number
    636901279122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass27,973 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    27,973 miles
    Test number
    286610647839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,384 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    27,384 miles
    Test number
    850822263664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass26,547 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    306691713459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,906 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    25,906 miles
    Test number
    713952042650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,735 miles (+1,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,735 miles
    Test number
    498655554692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  8. Pass23,462 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    23,462 miles
    Test number
    533302566977
    • DangerousRear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail23,458 miles (+4,227)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,458 miles
    Test number
    869458237338
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass19,231 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,231 miles
    Test number
    963868543877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,332 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    17,332 miles
    Test number
    487701539734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,115 miles (+900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,115 miles
    Test number
    943941828804
    • AdvisoryFront Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  13. Pass16,215 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,215 miles
    Test number
    955727515057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,199 miles
    Test number
    158864005139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Questions about LM52 RAM

Does LM52 RAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 RAM is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 RAM?
The MOT on LM52 RAM is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 RAM done?
LM52 RAM was recorded at 28,961 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,483 miles a year.
Has LM52 RAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 RAM has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LM52 RAM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 RAM find?
LM52 RAM passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: steering headbearing has slight free play; steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch in middle of travel.

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