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2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,137 mi
Last recorded35,137 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 GPU
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 35,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 34,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 34,989 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 34,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front stanchion to fork leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 33,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 33,456 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,985 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seal perishing

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bush) Front fork stanchion, slight wear (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 30,938 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seal perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2020 29,298 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 27,476 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is stepped 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,578 miles

Front brake is binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,855 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 14,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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 GPU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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