Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc reliable?

Based on MOT data from 313 vehicles, the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Tiger 800 Xc (2011)

313 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.7% first-time pass rate

2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc

CarHunch analysed 313 real MOT records for the 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 313 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 XC passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.8% of the time, which edges ahead of the UK average of 80% and suggests solid baseline reliability for this adventure bike. With only 12.5% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect, it's a reassuringly safe proposition compared to problem models that regularly exceed 20%.

At an average mileage of 18,424 for a 13-year-old bike, these Tigers are running relatively low miles, which explains why the 0.64 average failures per test is modest—this is a well-preserved cohort. The 2.8 advisories per vehicle point to typical wear items and minor niggles rather than structural concerns, so before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, cables, and corrosion, as these are where adventure bikes most commonly rack up advisory notices.

The 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.64

Over 8.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 12k–23k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 313 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 313 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	305	93.5%	0.66

Colour Breakdown

Based on 493 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 35.3%

174

White 35.3%

174

Orange 29.4%

145

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,818

typical

11,618

low mileage

22,524

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc vehicles fall between 11,618 and 22,524 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,618 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,618–22,524 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xcs sit.

⚠ Over 30,407 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xc — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 66% of 2011 Triumph Tiger 800 Xcs are still active.

168 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 66% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.64

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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