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SL12 XUN

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,742 mi
Last recorded43,742 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 XUN
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 41,315 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 41,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 35,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 31,530 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,376 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 23,854 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 21,213 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 21,184 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 16,395 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 12,841 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 12,841 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2015 9,022 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 XUN is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey 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 XUN, 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 XUN is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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