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WJ12 JVZ

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,530 mi
Last recorded36,530 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JVZ
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 36,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 35,409 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 33,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 31,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 29,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 27,847 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 25,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 25,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 13,516 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 11,200 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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WJ12 JVZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WJ12 JVZ, 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 WJ12 JVZ registered?

WJ12 JVZ is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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