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VK12 JYF

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,822 mi
Last recorded11,822 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 JYF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 11,822 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 32,086 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 30,593 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 30,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,122 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 29,122 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,522 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 23,522 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,129 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 8,318 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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VK12 JYF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK12 JYF, 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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VK12 JYF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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