2021 Triumph Tiger 1.2L Petrol · OY21 XST

The Triumph Tiger presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 17 March 2026 at 14,277 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects recorded. This marks three consecutive flawless tests, indicating consistent upkeep and no emerging mechanical or structural concerns at present. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of genuinely low use. The bike covered just 3,432 miles between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests, following a similar pattern of roughly 3,000 miles per year across the full five-year record. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings, and the annual increments are remarkably consistent, suggesting regular but light riding rather than prolonged storage or neglect. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on components that low-mileage bikes are particularly susceptible to. Tyres older than their tread depth suggests should be checked for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber degrades with age regardless of use. Brake calipers and discs should be examined for corrosion and binding, since infrequent riding can cause pads to stick and discs to surface-rust. The chain, sprockets, and suspension linkage bearings deserve close attention, as a bike covering fewer than 3,000 miles annually may have spent extended periods stationary, allowing lubrication to dry out and seals to perish. A short test ride will confirm whether the gearbox, clutch, and throttle response feel as tight as the mileage implies.