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MOT reliability

Triumph Tiger 900

21 vehicles · 162 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 21 Triumph Tiger 900 vehicles and 162 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tiger 900 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,410 miles.

21
Vehicles
162
MOT tests
1,452
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Tiger 900 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tiger 900 MOT tests:

  • Other77%
  • Brakes19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Steering4%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Identification & plates1%

Triumph Tiger 900 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
34100%
44100%
53100%
62100%
92100%
10580%
11989%
121471%
131173%
14786%
151060%
16875%
179100%
18989%
19875%
20580%

Fuel types: Petrol (21)

Most common Triumph Tiger 900 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tiger 900 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  2. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  5. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  9. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
  11. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  12. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (3 times)
  13. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
  15. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)

Triumph Tiger 900 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 1 100% 4,299
2021 1 3 100% 5,523
2020 4 9 100% 10,610
1997 2 12 67% 34,225
1996 4 60 78% 46,278
1995 3 27 89% 36,432
1994 3 49 84% 44,672
1993 1 1 0% 28,656

Triumph Tiger 900 reliability FAQ

Across 21 Triumph Tiger 900 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Tiger 900 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Triumph Tiger 900 in our data has covered around 30,410 miles.

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