Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Tiger 800xrx: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 2000
78%
MOT pass rate · 57,492 vehicles
Triumph Tiger 800xrx
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tiger 800xrx (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Tiger 800xrx |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 21,735 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 1 |
Most common faults
Triumph 2000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Triumph Tiger 800xrx
- Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both sprockets worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy head bearings slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Very slight notch at centre of steering (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre tred is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tiger 800xrx (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Tiger 800xrx report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.