2005 Triumph Tiger 1.0L Petrol · FH05 SGU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the motorcycle passed its November 2025 test at 55,892 miles, this followed a failure just one month prior regarding braking issues. The transition of the front brake binding from an excessive failure in October 2025 to a non-excessive advisory pass in November suggests that the owner only addressed mechanical faults once they threatened the vehicle's certification. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old machine, averaging approximately 2,662 miles per year. The data shows significant intervals of low use, with only 1,965 miles covered between September 2023 and October 2024 tests, and just five miles recorded between the October and November most recent tests. This low mileage often reduces mechanical wear on drivetrain components but frequently leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts, seals, and brake fluid due to lack of use, which may be contributing to the binding caliper issues noted in the record. A buyer must closely inspect the front brake caliper assembly, as the recurring binding faults point to a sticking piston or a failing brake master cylinder. The October 2024 failure regarding the loose offside drive chain and adjuster also necessitates a thorough check of the chain tension and sprocket wear to ensure the drivetrain is not overstretched. Given the age of the Triumph and the low mileage, a physical inspection should also look for cracks in perished brake hoses and corrosion on the frame that standard MOT tests might not capture.