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WJ12 TXN

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,555 mi
Last recorded54,555 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 54,555 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 51,324 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 47,319 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 47,261 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 44,383 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,009 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,146 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 39,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 38,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,729 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,947 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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 TXN 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 83.3%.

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 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 WJ12 TXN, 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 TXN registered?

WJ12 TXN is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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