Triumph Tiger (2018)
2018 Triumph Tiger
CarHunch analysed 2,097 real MOT records for the 2018 Triumph Tiger. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Triumph Tiger passes its MOT first time in 95% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 10% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, making this a genuinely reliable choice for a middleweight adventure bike. Owners can expect minimal failures (0.3 per vehicle on average), though minor advisories do crop up regularly at 1.4 per vehicle.
At a median mileage of just 11,359 miles for a six-year-old machine, these Tigers have been ridden sparingly, which partly explains the strong pass rate; the real test comes if you're buying one with significantly higher usage. Focus your pre-purchase inspection on the advisories—typically wear items like brake pads and tyres—rather than structural problems, and you'll have a straightforward ownership experience.
What to check before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Triumph Tiger vehicles fall between 7,415 and 16,617 miles.
2018 Triumph Tiger — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,800 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 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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25.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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23%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.1%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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16%
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14.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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11.3%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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8.8%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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