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MK12 XWW

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Red Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,406 mi
Last recorded21,406 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 XWW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 21,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 21,278 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 21,061 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 21,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,753 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,735 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 29 Sep 2018 17,328 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 17,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 17,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,238 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 13,231 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 XWW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Red with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 XWW, 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 MK12 XWW registered?

MK12 XWW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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