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VN12 FTF

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,275 mi
Last recorded32,275 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 32,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 30,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 28,659 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 26,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 22,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 22,105 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 19,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,379 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 15,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,270 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 9,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

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 FTF 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTF, 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 VN12 FTF registered?

VN12 FTF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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