Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine
MotorcycleFrom 223 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake control has insufficient reserve travel, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels and there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel. The top issue, brake control has insufficient reserve travel, caused 3 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 control has insufficient reserve travel | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel |
| 2020 | 99% | brake control has insufficient reserve travel |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiger 1200 Alpines tested had between 5,763 and 13,186 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,210 median miles, the Tiger 1200 Alpine has 0.049 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Tiger | 91.6% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine has a 96% MOT pass rate based on 223 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine is brake control has insufficient reserve travel, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine is 8,210 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,763 and 13,186 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.