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KW12 JWD

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,285 mi
Last recorded54,285 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 JWD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 54,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,186 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 50,186 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip/main not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 42,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements muted & intermitant (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated contaminated with fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated covered in fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 36,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,347 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,012 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 18,012 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 14,571 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,894 miles

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

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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KW12 JWD is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KW12 JWD, 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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KW12 JWD is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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