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SD12 ZXW

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,842 mi
Last recorded22,842 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 ZXW
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 22,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 22,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 22,144 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 21,520 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 21,287 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 21,191 miles

Rear calipar has light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 15 May 2019 20,390 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 19,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,885 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 14,157 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 14,157 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 10,944 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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SD12 ZXW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue 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 SD12 ZXW, 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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SD12 ZXW is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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