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WG12 DTF

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,073 mi
Last recorded58,073 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 DTF
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 53,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,736 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 50,736 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured cracked from drill hole to outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,979 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 47,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 47,933 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 47,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 44,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2019 44,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 40,572 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2017 33,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,366 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 11,366 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 DTF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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