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KV12 ZHC

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,066 mi
Last recorded42,066 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 42,066 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 42,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 36,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 32,711 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 31,694 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 28,396 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 25,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 22,379 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 17,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 15,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 10,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 5,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 5,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 4,725 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 4,725 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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KV12 ZHC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KV12 ZHC, 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 KV12 ZHC registered?

KV12 ZHC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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