2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport 0.7L Petrol · RXZ 4597

With only a single MOT test on file dated 30 July 2026 returning a clean pass and zero advisories, the roadworthiness record for this 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport is essentially a blank page rather than a proven track record. Because motorcycles first become MOT testable from three years of age, the first test for a 2022 model would not have been due until 2025, so we are looking at either a very late first test or one that has just been completed in the cycle. A single clean pass is the minimum baseline required for legal road use and does not, by itself, demonstrate any particular mechanical merit; it simply confirms the vehicle met the minimum statutory standard on the day of inspection. The absence of recorded advisories is positive but should be read in context: the examiner only flagged items that fell outside the pass threshold, and a motorcycle of this age with minimal mileage will not yet have accrued the wear-driven defects (chain, sprockets, brake pads, fork seals) that typically appear later in life. Mileage of 9,844 against a four-year registration age equates to roughly 2,461 miles per year, which is well below average for a motorcycle and particularly low for a sporting/commuting machine of this class. There are no recorded mileage readings against which to compare year-on-year progression, so it is impossible to verify from the DVSA data alone whether this figure is genuine, whether the vehicle has been used steadily, or whether it has stood idle for extended periods. Low annual mileage on a motorcycle carries specific mechanical implications: brake calipers and pads can seize from lack of use, fork oil can degrade with age rather than mileage, hydraulic lines and master cylinders can develop internal corrosion, and the chain and sprockets can suffer from surface oxidation and stiff links even when the bike is not being ridden. Conversely, the engine, clutch and gearbox will not have suffered the wear typically associated with high-mileage examples, which is the main mechanical advantage of the low recorded figure. A prospective buyer should approach this Tiger with the understanding that the MOT history provides no longitudinal evidence of mechanical condition. A thorough physical inspection becomes the primary tool for evaluation, and attention should focus on the components most likely to deteriorate with age or low use rather than wear. Check the front brake calipers for binding by spinning the wheel with the bike off the ground and feeling for any drag or roughness, and inspect the brake discs for corrosion pitting around the circumference, particularly where the pads rest. Operate both brake levers with the engine running to confirm firm, consistent pressure and watch for any sponginess that might indicate aged hydraulic fluid or a sticking master cylinder. Pull the fork stanchions back and look for any oil residue above the dust seals, as fork seal leakage is a common failure on Triumph triples and is not flagged at MOT until it reaches the lower slider. Examine the chain for stiff links by hand-rolling it along the rear sprocket, and check sprocket teeth for the hooked or sharpened profile that indicates replacement is due regardless of the low mileage figure. On the test ride, particular care should be taken over uneven surfaces where low-use suspension components often reveal themselves. Listen for clonking or knocking from the rear shock linkage or swingarm pivot when traversing speed bumps, and feel for any vagueness in the steering that might point to dried-out headstock bearings rather than worn ones. The engine should be allowed to reach full operating temperature before any judgement is made, as Triumph triples can occasionally show minor oil seepage from the cam cover or sump join when warm, and any smoke from the exhaust on the overrun should be noted. Finally, verify that the cooling fan cuts in correctly when stationary in traffic, that the gearbox selects cleanly through all ratios, and that the clutch engagement is progressive without slipping under hard acceleration. Given the absence of any MOT-detected defects but also the absence of any MOT history against which to judge deterioration, the value of a pre-purchase inspection by a motorcycle specialist familiar with Triumph triples cannot be overstated.