Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport?

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 660 Sport?

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 660 Sport?

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 660 Sport reliable?

Based on MOT data from 906 vehicles, the 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.2%, 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 660 Sport?

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 660 Sport (2022)

906 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport

CarHunch analysed 906 real MOT records for the 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport. 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 660 Sport is more reliable than the UK average, with an 86.4% first-time pass rate against the 80% national benchmark, and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.4% of the cohort. This is a genuinely trustworthy bike for MOT purposes, with virtually no structural issues to worry about.

At just over 6,200 miles median mileage for a two-year-old machine, these are lightly used bikes, which explains the low failure rate of 0.05 per vehicle and minimal advisories at 0.3 per bike. If you're buying one, have your mechanic focus on storage condition and fluid checks rather than wear items, since most of these bikes simply haven't done enough miles to show real-world durability yet.

The 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 906 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 906 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.4% 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 2,488 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 38.9%

969

Blue 22.1%

549

Grey 13.4%

333

White 8.4%

210

Black 7.9%

196

Green 5.5%

138

Orange 3.5%

Silver 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport 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.

6,230

typical

3,655

low mileage

9,403

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sport vehicles fall between 3,655 and 9,403 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,655 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.

✓ 3,655–9,403 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 Sports sit.

⚠ Over 12,694 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

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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