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VO12 GKL

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,550 mi
Last recorded25,550 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 GKL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 25,550 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 25,530 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pads not located (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 23,248 miles

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

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

Front brake lever broken

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 26 Mar 2024 21,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 21,022 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 21,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 20,805 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 19,150 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 18,208 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 16,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 12,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 11,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 9,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 6,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 5,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 1,330 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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VO12 GKL is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VO12 GKL, 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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VO12 GKL is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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