Triumph Tiger (2007)

644 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89% first-time pass rate

2007 Triumph Tiger

CarHunch analysed 644 real MOT records for the 2007 Triumph Tiger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 9% above UK average
89%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
21,175
typical mileage
14,180–29,297 middle half
20.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.52
avg MOT failures per car
over 13.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 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.
  • ⚠️ 20.3% 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 2007 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.

14,180
low mileage
21,175
typical
29,297
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Triumph Tiger vehicles fall between 14,180 and 29,297 miles.

2007 Triumph Tiger — Still on the Road

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

522 343 2014 2025

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

13.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.52
Avg failures per vehicle
5.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Triumph Tiger

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 35.8%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 31.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 29%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 22.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 21.1%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 20.9%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 18.2%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 18%
    Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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