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DN12 FTZ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,901 mi
Last recorded26,901 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FTZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 26,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 25,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 22,970 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 20,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 18,566 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 18,566 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 16,899 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 16,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 14,686 miles

Aftermarket Silencer fitted with baffle removed.

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Indicator lens mounting broken, lens is taped on. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 12,960 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 10,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 8,698 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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DN12 FTZ 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 DN12 FTZ, 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 DN12 FTZ registered?

DN12 FTZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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