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Triumph Tiger (2017)

2,090 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.8% first-time pass rate

2017 Triumph Tiger

CarHunch analysed 2,090 real MOT records for the 2017 Triumph Tiger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 14.8% above UK average
94.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
12,500
typical mileage
8,204–18,273 middle half
13%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.37
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 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 2017 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.

8,204
low mileage
12,500
typical
18,273
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Triumph Tiger vehicles fall between 8,204 and 18,273 miles.

2017 Triumph Tiger — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 1,690 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.

1,903 1,690 2020 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.37
Avg failures per vehicle
2.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Triumph Tiger

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

  • 25.5%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 23%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 19.4%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 17.1%
    Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 16%
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  • 14.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 11.3%
    Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
  • 8.8%
    Drive chain slightly loose

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.

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