Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer?

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 Rally Explorer?

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 Rally Explorer?

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 Rally Explorer reliable?

Based on MOT data from 234 vehicles, the 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.9%, 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 Rally Explorer?

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 Rally Explorer (2022)

234 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer

CarHunch analysed 234 real MOT records for the 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer sits right at the UK average with a 79.9% first-time pass rate, showing typical reliability for a middleweight adventure bike—no standout concerns here, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.6%. Petrol versus diesel breakdowns don't apply to motorcycles, so what you see is the full picture.

At under 10,000 miles on average, these bikes are still quite young and lightly used, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.07 per vehicle and just 0.1 advisories per bike. When pre-buying, focus on service history and whether the chain, sprockets and brake fluid have been properly maintained, as these are common wear items that won't show as failures but matter for long-term reliability.

We have limited data for the 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

For context

These stats describe 234 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 234 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.6% 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 704 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 46.4%

327

Gold 19.7%

139

Black 19.5%

137

White 14.3%

101

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 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.

8,422

typical

5,209

low mileage

12,411

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vehicles fall between 5,209 and 12,411 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,209 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.

✓ 5,209–12,411 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorers sit.

⚠ Over 16,754 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

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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