Triumph Tiger 900 Gt
MotorcycleFrom 344 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution and a transmission belt or chain excessively tight. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 2 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 2 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 1 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 1 |
| restriction in the movement of the handlebars from lock to lock | 1 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely |
| 2020 | 94.5% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a transmission belt or chain excessively tight |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiger 900 Gts tested had between 5,836 and 11,740 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,182 median miles, the Tiger 900 Gt has 0.054 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 900 Gt MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Tiger 900 Gt has a 95.6% MOT pass rate based on 344 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Tiger 900 Gt?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Tiger 900 Gt is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Tiger 900 Gt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Tiger 900 Gt is 8,182 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,836 and 11,740 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.