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SL12 KSY

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,026 mi
Last recorded29,026 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 29,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 27,982 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 27,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 26,665 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 24,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 22,755 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 21,742 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 21,694 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,044 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 14,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 9,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 6,854 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 3,508 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 KSY 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 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 SL12 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

SL12 KSY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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