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FP12 VZY

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Red Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,169 mi
Last recorded25,169 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VZY
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 25,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 24,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 23,002 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 20,935 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 20,178 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 18,710 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 15,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 13,774 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 10,353 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 10,353 miles

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 8,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 6,850 miles

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

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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FP12 VZY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Red with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FP12 VZY, 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 FP12 VZY registered?

FP12 VZY is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for FP12 VZY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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