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VN12 HPC

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,091 mi
Last recorded28,091 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HPC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 28,091 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 26,652 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 22,309 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 22,309 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front forks leaking at seals (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing no rear reflector (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 21,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 20,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 19,697 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 18,040 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 15,783 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 HPC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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