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K28 NTK

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,656 mi
Last recorded8,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 NTK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 8,656 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 6,460 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,690 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 41,225 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,125 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 34,125 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 34,101 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear tyre has been repaired.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 15,584 miles

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

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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K28 NTK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K28 NTK, 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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K28 NTK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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