Triumph Tiger (2000)
2000 Triumph Tiger
CarHunch analysed 240 real MOT records for the 2000 Triumph Tiger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Triumph Tiger falls just shy of the UK average with a 78.5% pass rate, meaning roughly one in five examples fails its MOT first time—a minor but real reliability concern. One in five Tigers has also experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth taking seriously during your pre-purchase inspection.
These bikes are running relatively light mileage for their age at just under 24,000 miles median, yet they're still averaging 1.81 failures and 5.5 advisories per test, suggesting wear items and corrosion are the typical culprits rather than abuse. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the brake system, suspension, and fuel components closely, as these account for the bulk of the recorded faults.
What to check before buying a 2000 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.
- ⚠️ 20% 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 (96%) | 231 | 78.2% | 1.84 |
| Other (3%) | 8 | 87.5% | 0.38 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 64.3% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 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 2000 Triumph Tiger vehicles fall between 15,953 and 33,902 miles.
2000 Triumph Tiger — Still on the Road
79 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 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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38%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.6%
Drive chain slightly loose
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24.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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18.8%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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17.6%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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17.1%
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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14.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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