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SG12 WHZ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,733 mi
Last recorded39,733 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 WHZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 39,733 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 37,035 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 35,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 33,046 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 31,505 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 31,505 miles

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

Front wheel bearings slightly rough.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 28,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 27,277 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 27,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick outer pad almost metal on metal. (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 21,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,860 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 20,860 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 17,710 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 14,237 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 14,237 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,414 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 WHZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG12 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

SG12 WHZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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