Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer car check
Is the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer reliable? We analysed 334 real MOT tests across 279 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer.
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1160cc
- Power
- 147 BHP
- Power (kW)
- 110 kW
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Motorcycle
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Wheel
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- 5
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66 | 92.4% | 6,254 | 7,922 | 15,390 |
| 2022 | 257 | 96.9% | 5,851 | 8,858 | 13,905 |
How Long Does a Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer Last?
Based on 279 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.9% MOT pass rate from 257 tests
92.4% MOT pass rate from 66 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.9% across 257 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer THIS CAR | 95.8% | 334 | 8,925 mi | — yrs |
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.1% | 235,206 | 7,823 mi | 53 yrs |
| Triumph Tiger | 90.6% | 196,853 | 17,026 mi | 32 yrs |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.3% | 158,613 | 21,242 mi | 33 yrs |
| Benelli 502 Custom | 91.6% | 311 | 3,826 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Triumph Tiger 1200 GT ExplorerShould you buy a used Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer?
The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.8% across 334 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.