Triumph Tiger 800
Real ownership data from 12,006 UK Tiger 800 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Tiger 800 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | dangerous | 8.5% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 7.5% |
| Fork seals | major | 5.9% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 4.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 3.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Wheels | major | 2.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
Tiger 800 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 9,422 mi | 1,823 | 97.3% |
| 2020 | 261 | 11,590 mi | 1,858 | 93.42% |
| 2019 | 1,080 | 13,071 mi | 1,705 | 94.67% |
| 2018 | 1,301 | 15,296 mi | 1,721 | 94.3% |
| 2017 | 1,099 | 17,225 mi | 1,621 | 94.09% |
| 2016 | 1,147 | 19,665 mi | 1,612 | 92.56% |
| 2015 | 1,578 | 20,091 mi | 1,615 | 92.28% |
| 2014 | 1,285 | 20,402 mi | 1,548 | 91.85% |
| 2013 | 1,240 | 22,962 mi | 1,686 | 91.83% |
| 2012 | 1,284 | 23,130 mi | 1,645 | 91.22% |
| 2011 | 1,639 | 25,400 mi | 1,676 | 91.77% |
| 2010 | 71 | 24,545 mi | 1,674 | 91.78% |
Tiger 800 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph Tiger 800?
Across 12,006 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are exhaust and emissions (8.5% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (7.5% of all recorded faults), fork seals (5.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph Tiger 800?
The median Triumph Tiger 800 in the UK has covered 19,448 miles, and typically rides about 1,649 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,372 and 28,550 miles.
Is the Triumph Tiger 800 reliable?
92.42% of Triumph Tiger 800 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 12,006 Triumph Tiger 800 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.