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VN12 HRA

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,302 mi
Last recorded25,302 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HRA
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 25,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 23,795 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 21,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 21,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 18,457 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 16,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 12,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 10,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2016 9,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 7,277 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 HRA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HRA, 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 HRA is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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