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SC12 KJF

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,461 mi
Last recorded18,461 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 KJF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 18,461 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 14,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 12,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 12,695 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Both front brake discs slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front tyre has slight cracking around the sidewall

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn Rear brake disc worn close to minimum wear limit (3.2.A1l)

Rear tyre plugged / repaired

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 12,694 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,324 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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SC12 KJF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SC12 KJF, 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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SC12 KJF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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