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LG12 GHF

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,507 mi
Last recorded149,507 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 GHF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 149,507 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 139,541 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 139,541 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 127,718 miles

Central Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 122,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 114,180 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

tyres uneven wear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,780 miles

Central Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre uneven wear

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,178 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

handle bar grips worn

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,448 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,044 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 41,043 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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LG12 GHF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black 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 LG12 GHF, 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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LG12 GHF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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