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WJ12 JXB

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,797 mi
Last recorded27,797 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JXB
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 27,797 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 27,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 27,232 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 25,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,266 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 24,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Fork leg dust seal perishing (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 20,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 17,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 13,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Tyre has cracking to sidewall on both sides

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 8,907 miles

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

Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

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 JXB is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

WJ12 JXB is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 JXB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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