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Triumph Tiger 900 GT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Triumph Tiger 900 GT reliable? We analysed 1,074 real MOT tests across 453 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,074 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.0%
Typical Mileage
9,198mi
Annual Mileage
2,060mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Triumph Tiger 900 GT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Tiger 900 GT.

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Triumph Tiger 900 GT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Triumph Tiger 900 GT MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Triumph Tiger 900 GT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

97.1%
2022
94.1%
2021
94.5%
2020

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph Tiger 900 GT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 2
Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm .8mm and deep cracks in tread 1

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Triumph Tiger 900 GT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
840 mi/yr
Typical
2,060 mi/yr
Average
2,522 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,582 mi/yr

Triumph Tiger 900 GT MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Tiger 900 GT year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 175 97.1% 5,302 8,527 13,454
2021 289 94.1% 6,751 9,797 13,942
2020 549 94.5% 5,690 8,912 13,616

How Long Does a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Last?

Based on 453 Triumph Tiger 900 GT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Tiger 900 GT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
9,198 mi
75th Percentile
13,895 mi
95th Percentile
24,025 mi
Max Recorded
50,997 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Tiger 900 GT

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

Best year
2022

97.1% MOT pass rate from 175 tests

Year to avoid
2021

94.1% MOT pass rate from 289 tests

The best year to buy a used Triumph Tiger 900 GT is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.1% across 175 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.1% — 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 900 GT Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Triumph Tiger 900 GT THIS CAR 95.0% 1,074 9,198 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
London Taxis Int FX4 73.6% 1,585 173,063 mi 20 yrs

Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Tiger 900 GT outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Triumph Tiger 900 GT?

The Triumph Tiger 900 GT has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.0% across 1,074 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 tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph Tiger 900 GT 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 900 GT owner drives around 2,060 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 900 GT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Triumph Tiger 900 GT reliable?
Based on 1,074 MOT tests, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT has a 95.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Triumph Tiger 900 GT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Triumph Tiger 900 GT do per year?
The typical Triumph Tiger 900 GT does around 2,060 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Triumph Tiger 900 GT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Triumph Tiger 900 GT?
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 900 GT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Triumph Tiger 900 GT is 2022 with a 97.1% pass rate across 175 tests.