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CX12 ZBT

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,380 mi
Last recorded76,380 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 ZBT
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 76,380 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 76,362 miles

Front fork seal dust covers worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 74,776 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,225 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,415 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 70,415 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,574 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 63,574 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,385 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 30kgf (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 49,380 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 30kgf (3.3.A1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,858 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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CX12 ZBT is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX12 ZBT, 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 CX12 ZBT registered?

CX12 ZBT is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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