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RJ12 KHE

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,830 mi
Last recorded47,830 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 KHE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 47,830 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 41,852 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,119 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 30,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 26,385 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2019 26,385 miles

Fork yoke insecure Stem nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever insecure

Offside Headlamp inoperative on dipped beam r/h

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 21,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 18,513 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 12,152 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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RJ12 KHE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RJ12 KHE, 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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RJ12 KHE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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