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VN12 TTK

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,116 mi
Last recorded30,116 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 30,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 29,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 28,777 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,638 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 27,110 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,052 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 25,449 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 25,017 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 23,856 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,718 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 TTK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TTK, 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 TTK registered?

VN12 TTK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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