Triumph Tiger 850 Sport
MotorcycleFrom 216 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy and or with excessive wear or play. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 2 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.5% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiger 850 Sports tested had between 4,265 and 11,407 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,897 median miles, the Tiger 850 Sport has 0.067 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 850 Sport MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Tiger 850 Sport has a 95.4% MOT pass rate based on 216 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Tiger 850 Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Tiger 850 Sport is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Tiger 850 Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Tiger 850 Sport is 6,897 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,265 and 11,407 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.