2019 Triumph Tiger 0.8L Petrol · FD19 FPT

A genuinely clean four-test DVSA record spanning from April 2022 through June 2025 places this 2019 Triumph Tiger in a strong position from a roadworthiness perspective. With the latest examination on 20 June 2025 returning a pass and no advisories, defects, or failed items logged against any of the four annual tests, the trend line is one of consistent compliance with the MOT standard. The absence of recurring component wear notes across brakes, suspension, tyres, or lighting over multiple consecutive tests suggests that, at least at the point of each inspection, none of the routinely checked safety items had deteriorated to advisory threshold. For an adventure-oriented motorcycle of this age and category, where chain, sprocket, and brake pad wear can accumulate rapidly under mixed road use, this is a notably tidy result and points away from any chronic mechanical weakness flagged at test. The annual mileage accumulation on this Tiger is modest, with 18,852 recorded miles spread across roughly seven years equating to an average of around 2,693 miles per year. This is a low figure for the model class, particularly given that adventure motorcycles are often purchased specifically for touring, commuting, or seasonal leisure use. Such a low annual figure typically reflects either genuinely light weekend riding or extended periods of the machine standing unused, potentially in a garage or covered storage. Mechanically, the implication is that braking components, chain and sprocket sets, fork oil, and battery condition are unlikely to have been stressed by high mileage accumulation, but rubber components, brake fluid, and any seals may have aged through time rather than use. There is no mileage gap between tests to suggest prolonged off-road status, with each annual examination falling within a reasonable twelve-month window and recorded mileages progressing consistently. For a buyer preparing to view this Tiger, the absence of any advisory notes means there are no specific components flagged in the MOT history that demand priority inspection, which simplifies the appraisal considerably. Attention should nevertheless focus on the items most likely to deteriorate on a low-mileage, seven-year-old motorcycle of this type: brake disc condition and pad wear (look for lipping on the disc edge and check pad material thickness), chain and sprocket wear (stiff links, hooked sprocket teeth, and adequate slack adjustment), fork seal integrity (any residue or staining on the stanchions indicating oil seepage), and the condition of the swinging arm and rear shock linkage bushes. On a test ride, listen for any clonking or knocking from the suspension over uneven surfaces, feel for any sponginess or excessive lever travel at the front brake, and watch for any weave or instability under braking that could indicate warped discs or aged tyre compounds. Confirm that the engine warms without warning lights, that the clutch action remains smooth, and that there are no obvious fluid weep marks around the final drive or engine casings. Given the clean MOT history, the buyer should treat the document as confirmation that the machine has been kept within legal roadworthy condition, and concentrate the physical inspection on the higher-mileage-per-year items such as consumables and rubber components that an annual standing test does not always interrogate fully. Inspect the date codes on the tyres to confirm they are within a reasonable service life, check the brake fluid colour for signs of age-darkening, and verify that the battery holds charge reliably rather than presenting a sluggish crank. With a low-mileage motorcycle of this age, a fresh service including fork oil, brake fluid, and a chain and sprocket replacement is a prudent budget consideration regardless of how clean the MOT record appears, allowing the new owner to recommission the machine to their own usage pattern with confidence.