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SL12 KSJ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,080 mi
Last recorded48,080 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KSJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 48,080 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,752 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 47,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,718 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front forks not rebounding correctly when compressed. (staying down) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 47,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front forks not rebounding correctly when compressed. (staying down) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 47,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,266 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,031 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 37,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,883 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 31,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,643 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 KSJ 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 71.4%.

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 KSJ, 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 SL12 KSJ registered?

SL12 KSJ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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