Triumph Tiger (2011)
2011 Triumph Tiger
CarHunch analysed 575 real MOT records for the 2011 Triumph Tiger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Triumph Tiger is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.2% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, and only 15.7% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect—well within acceptable bounds for a motorcycle of this age. This is a genuinely strong result that suggests the Tiger was well-engineered and owners tend to maintain them properly.
At an average mileage of 18,865 miles for a 13-year-old bike, these Tigers have been ridden conservatively, which partly explains the high pass rate. The 0.77 average failures per vehicle is low, though 3.3 advisories suggests minor wear items (brake pads, chain, seals) crop up regularly—normal for a used adventure bike. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone familiar with Triumph twins, but the headline numbers say this model is a solid bet.
What to check before buying a 2011 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.
- 📄 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 2011 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 2011 Triumph Tiger vehicles fall between 10,660 and 25,330 miles.
2011 Triumph Tiger — Still on the Road
385 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% 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 — 2011 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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26%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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11.4%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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9.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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