Triumph Tiger
MotorcycleFrom 20,786 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Tigers fare better: 2020 models pass at 90.3% vs 92.6% for 2012.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 182 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 182 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 146 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 103 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 100 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 97 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 62 |
| audible warning not working | 54 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 53 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 40 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 39 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.3% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 94.4% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2018 | 93.9% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2017 | 93.7% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
17 earlier years
| 2016 | 92.8% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 91.4% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2014 | 91.8% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2013 | 91% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2012 | 92.6% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2011 | 89.5% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2010 | 92% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2009 | 87.5% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2008 | 87% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2007 | 87.2% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2006 | 89.9% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2005 | 84.3% | audible warning not working, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2004 | 84.9% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2003 | 85.1% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2002 | 85.4% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2001 | 87.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, joining/attachment plates or fastenings so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced |
| 1999 | 81.1% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, audible warning not working |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tigers tested had between 11,824 and 26,984 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,715 median miles, the Tiger has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
| Triumph Street | 91.4% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Tiger MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Tiger has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 20,786 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Tiger?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Tiger is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 182 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Tiger at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Tiger is 17,715 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,824 and 26,984 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.