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ML12 VDY

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,324 mi
Last recorded12,324 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VDY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 12,324 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 11,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 10,737 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 8,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 7,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 7,776 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 7,088 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 5,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 4,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 2,798 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 1,871 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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ML12 VDY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 ML12 VDY, 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 ML12 VDY registered?

ML12 VDY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is ML12 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 VDY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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