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KV12 ZGC

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,553 mi
Last recorded60,553 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 ZGC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,553 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 60,512 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 57,088 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 54,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 46,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 43,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 40,569 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 35,948 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated front downpipes (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,198 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 22,315 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 17,052 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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KV12 ZGC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KV12 ZGC, 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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KV12 ZGC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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