Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Triumph Tiger 800 XC: MOT pass rate by registration year
Which Tiger 800 XC years pass first time, and which fall short of the model's 91.4% average, from 3,582 DVSA tests.
Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2010 (92.9% of 155 tests). Lowest: 2012 (90.8% of 1,039).
| Registered | Tests | First-time pass | vs model (91.4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 155 | 92.9% | +1.5 pp |
| 2011 | 2,372 | 91.6% | +0.2 pp |
| 2012 | 1,039 | 90.8% | -0.6 pp |
Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years. A first-time MOT pass is a roadworthiness check, not a full mechanical inspection.
Pass rate over time
Questions
- Which Tiger 800 XC years have the lowest MOT pass rate?
- none: no registration year of the Triumph Tiger 800 XC falls more than two points under the model's 91.4% overall pass rate.
- Which Tiger 800 XC year has the highest MOT pass rate?
- 2010, at 92.9% of 155 first tests (2005–2025).
- How much does the Tiger 800 XC pass rate vary by year?
- 2.1 percentage points between the highest (2010, 92.9%) and lowest (2012, 90.8%) cohorts with at least 50 tests. Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
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