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YY12 KVK

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,102 mi
Last recorded53,102 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 KVK
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 53,102 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 46,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 38,655 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 33,194 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,241 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 20,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 20,729 miles

Rear shock has reduced damping

Pass 6 Oct 2018 19,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2016 13,882 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,537 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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YY12 KVK 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 YY12 KVK, 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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YY12 KVK is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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