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MK12 XWG

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Grey Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,575 mi
Last recorded29,575 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 XWG
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2025 29,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 28,453 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 26,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 24,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 23,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,523 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 20,990 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 14,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,302 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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MK12 XWG is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Grey with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MK12 XWG, 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 MK12 XWG registered?

MK12 XWG is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is MK12 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 XWG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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