Triumph TIGER 900 GT MOT pass rate and common failures
Triumph TIGER 900 GT motorcycles pass the MOT 96.06% of the time, measured across 406 tests in the DVSA record. A further 2.22% passed only after a defect was put right at the test station.
What to check before the MOT
Built from this model's own failure record, not general advice.
- Start with excessively loose - it accounts for 57.1% of failed tests on this model.
- Then check indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort and missing, the next two most common reasons.
- The most common advisory is less than 1.0 mm thick (6.9% of all tests) - not a failure, but money you will spend sooner or later.
- Average recorded mileage at test is 11,261 miles, which is the number to compare any advert against.
Pass rate by age
A single pass rate hides the most useful thing in this data: how the same model behaves at three years old and at fifteen.
| Age at test | Pass rate | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | 96.06% | 406 |
Why the Triumph TIGER 900 GT fails
Share of failed tests on this model where the item was recorded. One test can fail on several items, so the column does not add up to 100%.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excessively loose | 57.1% | 4 | |
| 2 | Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort | 28.6% | 2 | |
| 3 | Missing | 28.6% | 2 | |
| 4 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 28.6% | 2 | |
| 5 | Excessively stiff or notchy | 14.3% | 1 | |
| 6 | Has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | 14.3% | 1 | |
| 7 | Has ply or cord exposed | 14.3% | 1 | |
| 8 | Insecure | 14.3% | 1 | |
| 9 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 14.3% | 1 | |
| 10 | Not working | 14.3% | 1 |
Most common advisories
Not a failure and not a legal requirement to fix - but an advisory that repeats year after year is money the next owner spends.
| # | Item | Of all tests | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Less than 1.0 mm thick | 6.9% | 28 | |
| 2 | Excessively stiff or notchy | 4.4% | 18 | |
| 3 | Indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort | 4.4% | 18 | |
| 4 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 4.4% | 18 | |
| 5 | Worn to excess | 3.9% | 16 | |
| 6 | Excessively loose | 2% | 8 | |
| 7 | Tread not clearly visible | 1.5% | 6 | |
| 8 | Has a serious fluid leak | 1% | 4 | |
| 9 | Has excessive play | 1% | 4 | |
| 10 | Has excessive wear or free play | 1% | 4 |
Triumph TIGER 900 GT for sale
1 Triumph TIGER 900 GT adverts on MotoDealers UK right now, 108 Triumph in total.
Similar bikes compared
Models of comparable capacity, so the comparison means something.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph TIGER · 969cc | 16,144 | 91.27% | 22,934 | |
| Triumph BONNEVILLE 642-904cc · 642-904cc | 12,456 | 90.8% | 12,824 | |
| BMW R SERIES · 1,152cc | 9,796 | 91.92% | 40,594 | |
| BMW S 1000 · 999cc | 8,445 | 91.96% | 15,282 | |
| Yamaha YZF R1 · 998cc | 6,022 | 88.01% | 23,152 | |
| Yamaha MT 800-1000cc · 800-1000cc | 5,720 | 90.98% | 16,130 |
Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method