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VN12 FSK

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,854 mi
Last recorded21,854 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 FSK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 21,854 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 21,398 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 20,920 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 20,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 20,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 20,142 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 19,018 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 15,295 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit pilot road trail 150/70/17 110/80/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 14,402 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 14,391 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 May 2016 11,014 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 10,170 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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VN12 FSK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN12 FSK, 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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VN12 FSK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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