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VO12 GSZ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,605 mi
Last recorded16,605 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 16,605 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 16,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 15,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 15,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,617 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 15,423 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front forks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 14,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 13,705 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 10,499 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 8,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 7,484 miles

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

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 GSZ 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 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 VO12 GSZ, 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 VO12 GSZ registered?

VO12 GSZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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