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NJ12 ZVD

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,449 mi
Last recorded29,449 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 ZVD
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 29,449 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 26,895 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 26,895 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Brake has poor performance (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip beam inop on both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear shock has no rebound damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 22,507 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 22,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 21,202 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 19,036 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 16,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 15,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 13,852 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,769 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 5,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 4,059 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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NJ12 ZVD is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey 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 NJ12 ZVD, 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 NJ12 ZVD registered?

NJ12 ZVD is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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