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WF12 VST

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,236 mi
Last recorded33,236 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 VST
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 33,236 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both front (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 31,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 30,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 27,875 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,720 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 22,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 19,738 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 19,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,088 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 18,088 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,463 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,130 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,264 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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WF12 VST is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WF12 VST, 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 WF12 VST registered?

WF12 VST is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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