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VN12 HPE

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Black Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,750 mi
Last recorded23,750 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HPE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 23,750 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,510 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,666 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 16,666 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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 HPE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Black with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HPE, 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 HPE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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