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

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Is the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally reliable? We analysed 267 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 267 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.0%
Typical Mileage
9,140mi
Annual Mileage
1,844mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally 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 Rally.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Number Plates

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

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

94.4%
2021
93.1%
2020

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Common Faults & Problems

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released 1

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
786 mi/yr
Typical
1,844 mi/yr
Average
2,525 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,719 mi/yr

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 142 94.4% 5,802 8,418 11,592
2020 102 93.1% 6,039 10,591 15,272

How Long Does a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Last?

Based on 107 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Mileage Distribution

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

Median
9,140 mi
75th Percentile
13,324 mi
95th Percentile
21,950 mi
Max Recorded
33,275 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Tiger 900 Rally

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

Best year
2021

94.4% MOT pass rate from 142 tests

Year to avoid
2020

93.1% MOT pass rate from 102 tests

The best year to buy a used Triumph Tiger 900 Rally is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.4% across 142 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.1% — 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 Rally 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 Rally THIS CAR 94.0% 267 9,140 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
BMW 225E M Sport Auto 90.6% 341 20,938 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Triumph Tiger 900 Rally?

The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.0% across 267 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 900 Rally 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 Rally owner drives around 1,844 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 Rally — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally reliable?
Based on 267 MOT tests, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally has a 94.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally do per year?
The typical Triumph Tiger 900 Rally does around 1,844 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally?
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 Rally?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Triumph Tiger 900 Rally is 2021 with a 94.4% pass rate across 142 tests.