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EX12 ZDL

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,335 mi
Last recorded39,335 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 ZDL
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 39,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 35,460 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 31,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 30,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 27,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 23,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 21,468 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 21,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 17,789 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,885 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 ZDL is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EX12 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

EX12 ZDL is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EX12 ZDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 ZDL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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