Triumph Tiger (1995)
1995 Triumph Tiger
CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 1995 Triumph Tiger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Triumph Tiger passes its MOT at 85.2%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes have held up reasonably well over nearly three decades. However, nearly one in five owners (21.7%) will encounter a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful safety concern worth factoring into your inspection checklist.
These Tigers show modest mileage for their age—averaging 35,600 miles—indicating they've been treated as cherished classics rather than workhorses, which bodes well for condition. Expect around 1.6 failures and 5.4 advisories per test on average, pointing to wear in electrics, cables, and consumables rather than structural rot; have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake fluid condition, wiring integrity, and fuel system cleanliness.
What to check before buying a 1995 Triumph Tiger
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 127 | 85.1% | 1.59 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 76.9% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Triumph Tiger vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Triumph Tiger vehicles fall between 23,476 and 45,405 miles.
1995 Triumph Tiger — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Triumph Tiger
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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35%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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27.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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21.1%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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16.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
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16.4%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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16.2%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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