Triumph Tiger 800 Xc
MotorcycleFrom 307 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 lamp likely to become detached, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a lamp likely to become detached, caused 3 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp likely to become detached | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| a main load-bearing structural member fractured or deformed such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced | 1 |
| a throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected | 1 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 1 |
| a throttle control not functioning correctly | 1 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 1 |
| audible warning not working | 1 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 91.3% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2011 | 90.7% | a lamp likely to become detached, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiger 800 Xcs tested had between 16,139 and 34,121 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,295 median miles, the Tiger 800 Xc has 0.036 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 Xc MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Tiger 800 Xc has a 91.2% MOT pass rate based on 307 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Tiger 800 Xc?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Tiger 800 Xc is a lamp likely to become detached, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Tiger 800 Xc at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Tiger 800 Xc is 24,295 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,139 and 34,121 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.