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MK12 XWJ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,707 mi
Last recorded19,707 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 XWJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,707 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 18,120 miles

front discs contaminated with oil

front pads contaminated with oil

Fail 23 Mar 2018 18,073 miles

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

front discs contaminated with oil

front pads contaminated with oil

Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,825 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 14,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 11,807 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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MK12 XWJ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK12 XWJ, 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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MK12 XWJ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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