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SL12 KSE

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,553 mi
Last recorded29,553 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KSE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 29,553 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 28,930 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 27,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit [ on the limit] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 26,907 miles

Central Rear Lower Nail in tyre large nail in rear tyre - rear tyre replaced as in stock. ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,278 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 24,670 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 24,655 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 21,538 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 17,069 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,487 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 16,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,405 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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SL12 KSE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL12 KSE, 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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SL12 KSE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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