Triumph Tiger 800 Abs
MotorcycleFrom 350 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 lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 2 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| audible warning not working | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.9% of failures are serious: 38.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £77.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 90.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2011 | 88.7% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiger 800 Abss tested had between 18,216 and 36,141 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,088 median miles, the Tiger 800 Abs has 0.038 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 Abs MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Tiger 800 Abs has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 350 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Tiger 800 Abs?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Tiger 800 Abs is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Tiger 800 Abs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Tiger 800 Abs is 28,088 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,216 and 36,141 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.