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RV12 JZP

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,032 mi
Last recorded27,032 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 JZP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 27,032 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 26,840 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 26,836 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 26,831 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 26,459 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 21,545 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 17,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 12,179 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 10,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 8,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 6,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 5,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 5,026 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 4,328 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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RV12 JZP is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black 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 RV12 JZP, 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 RV12 JZP registered?

RV12 JZP is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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