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LG12 GKA

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,109 mi
Last recorded47,109 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,109 miles

Offside Front Handlebar grip perished

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 47,109 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar grip perished

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 46,042 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 46,042 miles

Front Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 45,650 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 45,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fork seal dust covers slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,813 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 39,813 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,653 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 34,652 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,502 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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LG12 GKA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG12 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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