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VK12 JYG

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,486 mi
Last recorded36,486 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 JYG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,486 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,149 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 34,149 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 29,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,381 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 28,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER NOT OPERATING PROPERLY (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,547 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 JYG is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYG, 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 VK12 JYG registered?

VK12 JYG is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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