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WG12 DSE

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,767 mi
Last recorded38,767 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 DSE
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 38,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 35,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 26,070 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 26,070 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 18,287 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 15,330 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 15,317 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 55kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak LHS Seal Failed, Chromes Need replacing Due to Corrossion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20kgf - Disc Run Out 1.3mm (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 13,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 12,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 10,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 9,043 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 8,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 5,930 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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WG12 DSE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey 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 WG12 DSE, 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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WG12 DSE is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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