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FP12 VZS

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

White Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,525 mi
Last recorded35,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VZS
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 35,525 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 35,507 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 35,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 34,693 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 34,198 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 34,190 miles

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

Rear slight play in rear wheel/axle

Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 19,012 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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FP12 VZS is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in White with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FP12 VZS, 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 FP12 VZS registered?

FP12 VZS is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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The MOT history for FP12 VZS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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