TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 ALPINE
Pass rate over time
The TIGER 1200 ALPINE's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2023 (91.4% → 92.2%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage TIGER 1200 ALPINE passes first time 92.3% of the time; by 20k that's 91.3%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a TIGER 1200 ALPINE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
16 | 55.2 |
| tyres |
|
6 | 20.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 6.9 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 6.9 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 3.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the TIGER 1200 ALPINE beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, DUCATI MULTISTRADA, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the TIGER 1200 ALPINE.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2021 (93.1% pass). Weakest: 2020 (91.7%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.