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SG12 WHW

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,385 mi
Last recorded29,385 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 WHW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 29,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 28,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 27,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 26,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 26,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 24,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 22,606 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 22,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 13,656 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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SG12 WHW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SG12 WHW, 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 SG12 WHW registered?

SG12 WHW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is SG12 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 WHW shows 12 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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