Triumph Tiger (2006)
2006 Triumph Tiger
CarHunch analysed 337 real MOT records for the 2006 Triumph Tiger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Triumph Tiger passes its MOT at 87.7%, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a genuinely positive sign—but one in five owners will encounter a dangerous defect at some point, so thorough pre-purchase inspection is non-negotiable. These bikes are typically low-mileage at around 23,000 miles average, suggesting many are cherished rather than commuter machines, yet they still rack up 6.7 advisories per test, indicating wear creeps in despite light use. The 1.72 failures per vehicle tells you that when these Tigers do need work, it's usually fixable rather than catastrophic, but budget for deferred maintenance on older rubber and electrics. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase MOT history check and specifically ask the seller about any previous dangerous defects—that 21% figure is worth respecting.
What to check before buying a 2006 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.
- ⚠️ 21.1% 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 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 2006 Triumph Tiger vehicles fall between 14,947 and 29,895 miles.
2006 Triumph Tiger — Still on the Road
176 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 64% 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 — 2006 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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41.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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29.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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24.7%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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19%
Drive chain slightly loose
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18.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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