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MA12 ZHR

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,298 mi
Last recorded34,298 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 ZHR
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 34,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 34,285 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 34,121 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 33,867 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 33,656 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 33,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 33,098 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 110/80/19 bw501 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight oil leak from shaft drive cover

slight oil leak from clutch cover

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,476 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 26,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,589 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 24,589 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,192 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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MA12 ZHR is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA12 ZHR, 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 MA12 ZHR registered?

MA12 ZHR is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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