Triumph Tiger 955i
Real ownership data from 339 UK Tiger 955i motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Tiger 955i problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4% |
| Brakes | major | 3.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.1% |
| Other | fail | 1.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 1.7% |
| Electrical | major | 1.3% |
| Suspension | major | 1.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
Tiger 955i mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 33 | 20,960 mi | 1,085 | 86.72% |
| 2006 | 36 | 26,381 mi | 1,266 | 85.15% |
| 2005 | 64 | 28,679 mi | 1,511 | 88.1% |
| 2004 | 62 | 33,360 mi | 1,387 | 87.18% |
| 2003 | 47 | 27,997 mi | 1,858 | 84.05% |
| 2002 | 43 | 18,966 mi | 1,786 | 84.43% |
| 2001 | 50 | 29,288 mi | 1,036 | 80.42% |
Tiger 955i questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph Tiger 955i?
Across 339 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (7.7% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (4% of all recorded faults), brakes (3.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph Tiger 955i?
The median Triumph Tiger 955i in the UK has covered 26,927 miles, and typically rides about 1,384 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,810 and 39,709 miles.
Is the Triumph Tiger 955i reliable?
85.38% of Triumph Tiger 955i MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.69 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 339 Triumph Tiger 955i motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.