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VU12 KNX

2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,251 mi
Last recorded32,251 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 121522,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KNX
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger Explorer 1215
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 32,251 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 31,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 30,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,670 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,325 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,916 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 26,470 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 22,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 20,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,205 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 11,964 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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VU12 KNX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215 in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VU12 KNX, 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 VU12 KNX registered?

VU12 KNX is a 2012 Triumph Tiger Explorer 1215, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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