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EX12 ZDZ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,703 mi
Last recorded28,703 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 ZDZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 28,703 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 28,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 28,507 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 27,761 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 27,562 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 26,619 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 26,619 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,791 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 24,759 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 ZDZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX12 ZDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX12 ZDZ registered?

EX12 ZDZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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