Triumph Tiger 90 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Triumph Tiger 90 car check
Is the Triumph Tiger 90 reliable? We analysed 1,803 real MOT tests across 266 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph Tiger 90 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, wheel bearings have excessive free play and steering lock stop ineffective. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Tiger 90.
Triumph Tiger 90 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph Tiger 90. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph Tiger 90 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph Tiger 90 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph Tiger 90 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Triumph Tiger 90 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Triumph Tiger 90 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Triumph Tiger 90 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Triumph Tiger 90 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Tiger 90 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 57 | 91.2% | 14,632 | 23,828 | 32,520 |
| 1968 | 108 | 89.8% | 9,203 | 19,706 | 31,113 |
| 1967 | 158 | 93.0% | 1,850 | 19,488 | 36,718 |
| 1966 | 249 | 90.8% | 2,611 | 5,749 | 25,719 |
| 1965 | 301 | 88.7% | 2,252 | 12,117 | 36,957 |
| 1964 | 406 | 90.4% | 3,650 | 12,540 | 25,795 |
| 1963 | 199 | 89.4% | 3,204 | 11,861 | 41,515 |
How Long Does a Triumph Tiger 90 Last?
Based on 266 Triumph Tiger 90 vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph Tiger 90 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Tiger 90 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Tiger 90
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.0% MOT pass rate from 158 tests
88.7% MOT pass rate from 301 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph Tiger 90 is 1967, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 158 tests. The 1965 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.7% — 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 90 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Tiger 90 THIS CAR | 90.2% | 1,803 | 12,642 mi | 63 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 |
| Sym Vs 125 | 81.1% | 1,238 | 14,041 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Tiger 90 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Triumph Tiger 90Should you buy a used Triumph Tiger 90?
The Triumph Tiger 90 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.2% across 1,803 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Triumph Tiger 90 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (7 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (5), and steering lock stop ineffective (5). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Triumph Tiger 90 owner drives around 172 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.
In terms of longevity, most Triumph Tiger 90 models stay on UK roads for around 63 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.