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EX12 ZDC

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,610 mi
Last recorded62,610 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 ZDC
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 62,610 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 62,608 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2024 60,057 miles

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

Front front brake disc cotton reels tight

Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,082 miles

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

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,862 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,988 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,758 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 28,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,808 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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EX12 ZDC 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 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 EX12 ZDC, 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 EX12 ZDC registered?

EX12 ZDC is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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