Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro reliable?

Based on MOT data from 385 vehicles, the 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro has a first-time MOT pass rate of 98%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro (2022)

385 real MOT outcomes analysed • 98% first-time pass rate

2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro

CarHunch analysed 385 real MOT records for the 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 385 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro passes its MOT first time in 84.7% of cases, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.1% of vehicles—a genuinely reassuring picture for a premium adventure bike. At under 10,000 miles on average, these machines are still relatively fresh, and the negligible failure rate of 0.04 per vehicle reflects that newness and generally solid engineering.

The low advisory count of 0.2 per vehicle suggests owners aren't battling persistent niggles, though the median Carhunch score of 65 indicates this model sits in the middle of the reliability pack rather than at the top. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection by a Triumph specialist will be worthwhile simply because adventure bikes do see varied use; check the service history carefully to confirm the mileage claim stacks up with maintenance records.

The 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (98% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

98%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 98% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 385 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 385 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,015 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 31.9%

324

Black 26.8%

272

White 23.5%

239

Red 17.7%

180

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,323

typical

5,477

low mileage

12,595

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro vehicles fall between 5,477 and 12,595 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,477 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,477–12,595 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pros sit.

⚠ Over 17,003 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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