Zontes TIGER
Real ownership data from 126 UK TIGER motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common TIGER problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 14.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 4.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.9% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.6% |
| Electrical | major | 1.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
TIGER 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 22 | 5,478 mi | 1,356 | 65.57% |
| 2017 | 40 | 5,629 mi | 1,164 | 68.93% |
| 2016 | 40 | 5,896 mi | 1,167 | 52.94% |
| 2015 | 18 | 7,727 mi | 1,147 | 62.79% |
TIGER questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Zontes TIGER?
Across 126 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (14.6% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (4.4% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (2.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Zontes TIGER?
The median Zontes TIGER in the UK has covered 5,856 miles, and typically rides about 1,166 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,494 and 8,876 miles.
Is the Zontes TIGER reliable?
61.35% of Zontes TIGER MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.64 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 126 Zontes TIGER motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.