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WJ12 JWM

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,667 mi
Last recorded32,667 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JWM
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 32,667 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 31,749 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 28,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 26,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 24,957 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 24,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 24,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,208 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 13,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 JWM 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 92.3%.

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 JWM, 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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WJ12 JWM is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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