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Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine reliable? We analysed 610 real MOT tests across 216 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 610 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.9%
Typical Mileage
10,360mi
Annual Mileage
2,392mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.6%
2021
93.5%
2020

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 7
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,083 mi/yr
Typical
2,392 mi/yr
Average
2,929 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,046 mi/yr

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 239 94.6% 5,777 9,603 14,226
2020 340 93.5% 6,220 10,545 15,952

How Long Does a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Last?

Based on 216 Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
10,360 mi
75th Percentile
14,949 mi
95th Percentile
27,276 mi
Max Recorded
73,253 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

94.6% MOT pass rate from 239 tests

Year to avoid
2020

93.5% MOT pass rate from 340 tests

The best year to buy a used Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.6% across 239 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine THIS CAR 93.9% 610 10,360 mi — yrs
Triumph Bonneville 90.1% 235,206 7,823 mi 53 yrs
Triumph Tiger 90.6% 196,853 17,026 mi 32 yrs
Triumph Sprint 87.3% 158,613 21,242 mi 33 yrs
Audi A3 Technik 35 TDI S-a 88.9% 696 43,403 mi — yrs

Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine?

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.9% across 610 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine owner drives around 2,392 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine reliable?
Based on 610 MOT tests, the Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine has a 93.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine do per year?
The typical Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine does around 2,392 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Triumph Tiger 1200 Alpine is 2021 with a 94.6% pass rate across 239 tests.