MOT reliability
Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer
11 vehicles · 95 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer vehicles and 95 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,041 miles.
11
Vehicles
95
MOT tests
2,141
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
10%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension48%
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Brakes42%
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Other10%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 93% |
| 4 | 11 | 91% |
| 5 | 11 | 91% |
| 6 | 14 | 86% |
| 7 | 13 | 77% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 11 | 73% |
| 10 | 8 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- exhaust slightly louder than standard OEM item (2 times)
- Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is not below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, but is unevenly worn. (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of tyre 1.82mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 37,865 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 5,865 |
| 2015 | 5 | 47 | 89% | 27,269 |
| 2014 | 2 | 23 | 83% | 41,068 |
| 2012 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 17,621 |
Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer reliability FAQ
Across 11 Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Triumph Tiger 1200 explorer in our data has covered around
27,041 miles.
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