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1968 Triumph Tiger 100 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Tiger 100 models manufactured in 1968, based on 53 real MOT test results.

90.6%
Pass Rate
9.4%
Fail Rate
53
Total Tests
16,141
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1968 Triumph Tiger 100 MOT Analysis

The 1968 Triumph Tiger 100 has an MOT pass rate of 90.6% based on 53 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 16,141 miles on the odometer. With a 9.4% failure rate, the 1968 Tiger 100 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1968 Triumph Tiger 100 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, responsible for 9.4% of failures. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle tyres and wheels is the second most common issue at 1.9%. Motorcycle drive system follows at 1.9%.

⚠ Based on limited data (53 tests)

Top failures specific to 1968 models only. The overall Tiger 100 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 9.4%
Motorcycle tyres and wheels 1.9%
Motorcycle drive system 1.9%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling9.4%5
2Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels1.9%1
3Motorcycle Drive System1.9%1
4Motorcycle Steering And Suspension1.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 16,141 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling5.84% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels1.17% per 10K miMotorcycle drive system1.17% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension1.17% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling5.849.4%5
Motorcycle tyres and wheels1.171.9%1
Motorcycle drive system1.171.9%1
Motorcycle steering and suspension1.171.9%1

Mileage Statistics

16,141
Mean
3,640
Median
3,015
25th Percentile
15,191
75th Percentile
5.82% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1968 Triumph Tiger 100 has an MOT pass rate of 90.6% based on 53 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 16,141 miles on the odometer. With a 9.4% failure rate, the 1968 Tiger 100 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1968 Triumph Tiger 100, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lighting and signalling: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 16,141 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 9.4% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 9.4% of MOT failures on 1968 Triumph Tiger 100 models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 1.9% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 1968 Triumph Tiger 100 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Motorcycle drive system — 1.9% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 1968 Triumph Tiger 100 models. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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