Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) vs Triumph Tiger 800
The Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Tiger 800 — 93.9% vs 91.6%, a 2.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (XZT690D-B) | Triumph Tiger 800 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 93.9% | 91.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Median miles at test | 6,016 | 16,027 |
| MOT tests analysed | 312 | 6,797 |
| Most common failure | brakes | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
YAMAHA
TENERE 700 RALLY (XZT690D-B)
93.9% pass · 312 tests
TRIUMPH
TIGER 800
91.6% pass · 6,797 tests
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.