Triumph Tiger 800
MotorcycleFrom 728 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 a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and exhaust system leaking or insecure. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 7 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.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 7 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 3 |
| audible warning not working | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 2 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 92.8% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2011 | 94.8% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiger 800s tested had between 18,963 and 33,763 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,083 median miles, the Tiger 800 has 0.027 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 800 MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Tiger 800 has a 93.3% MOT pass rate based on 728 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Tiger 800?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Tiger 800 is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Tiger 800 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Tiger 800 is 25,083 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,963 and 33,763 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.