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VN12 VMY

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,804 mi
Last recorded18,804 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 18,804 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 16,076 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 14,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 12,364 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 12,337 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 12,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 6,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 6,814 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 VMY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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