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VK12 JYZ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,816 mi
Last recorded50,816 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 50,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 44,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 40,605 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 40,605 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 40,574 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 37,077 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 32,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 31,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,535 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 18,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 14,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 9,251 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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 JYZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue 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 VK12 JYZ, 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 JYZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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