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EX12 ZDV

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,841 mi
Last recorded41,841 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 ZDV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 41,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 38,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 30,084 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 30,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 29,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 29,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 24,480 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 21,153 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 17,408 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 9,778 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,907 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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EX12 ZDV 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 92.3%.

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 EX12 ZDV, 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 EX12 ZDV registered?

EX12 ZDV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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