Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Tiger100ss: 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 Tiger100ss
95%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tiger100ss (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Tiger100ss |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 20,266 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 6 |
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 Tiger100ss
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Tiger100ss (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Tiger100ss 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.