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KU61 HBF

2011 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,030 mi
Last recorded36,030 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121525,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 HBF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear shock lack of damping

Fail 27 Apr 2022 36,028 miles

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear shock lack of damping

Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 31,125 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 31,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,815 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,270 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 17,720 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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KU61 HBF is a 2011 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 2011 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 25,381 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 KU61 HBF, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU61 HBF is a 2011 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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