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KP12 XJX

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,953 mi
Last recorded41,953 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XJX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 41,953 miles

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

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

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2024 40,044 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 40,009 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 36,498 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 33,143 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 33,143 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 29,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 25,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 21,369 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 19,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 17,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 13,488 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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KP12 XJX 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 84.6%.

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 KP12 XJX, 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 KP12 XJX registered?

KP12 XJX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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