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FH12 VHV

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,385 mi
Last recorded60,385 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VHV
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 60,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 59,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,149 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 54,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,618 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2021 45,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,740 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,968 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 25,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 17,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 10,594 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 5,291 miles

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

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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FH12 VHV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH12 VHV, 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 FH12 VHV registered?

FH12 VHV is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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