Triumph Tiger (2014)
2014 Triumph Tiger
CarHunch analysed 2,396 real MOT records for the 2014 Triumph Tiger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Triumph Tiger is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.1% first-time MOT pass rate against the national 80% benchmark—a genuinely impressive result. Dangerous defects appear in 16.3% of vehicles tested, which is moderately elevated and worth factoring into any pre-purchase inspection.
These Tigers are being ridden relatively lightly for their age, with a median of just 15,333 miles, suggesting many are weekend or leisure bikes rather than commuters. The average of 0.62 failures and 2.9 advisories per test indicates maintenance is generally well-managed, though you should still have any used example inspected by a motorcycle mechanic before committing, particularly to check for those defects that landed 16% of the fleet in the dangerous category.
What to check before buying a 2014 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 2,395 | 93.1% | 0.62 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 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 2014 Triumph Tiger vehicles fall between 10,272 and 22,145 miles.
2014 Triumph Tiger — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,706 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 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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30.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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24.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.1%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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11.5%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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10.1%
Front Brake binding but not excessively
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9.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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