Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Tiger 900 rally: 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 900 rally
95%
MOT pass rate · 129 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Tiger 900 rally is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Tiger 900 rally |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 11,977 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 129 |
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 900 rally
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Tiger 900 rally is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Tiger 900 rally 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.