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1969 Triumph Tiger 90 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Tiger 90 models manufactured in 1969, based on 35 real MOT test results.

91.4%
Pass Rate
8.6%
Fail Rate
35
Total Tests
29,056
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1969 Triumph Tiger 90 MOT Analysis

The 1969 Triumph Tiger 90 has an MOT pass rate of 91.4% based on 35 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,056 miles on the odometer. With a 8.6% failure rate, the 1969 Tiger 90 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1969 Triumph Tiger 90 is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 2.9% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments 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 is the second most common issue at 2.9%.

⚠ Based on limited data (35 tests)

Top failures specific to 1969 models only. The overall Tiger 90 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 2.9%
Motorcycle tyres 2.9%

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 Structure And Attachments2.9%1
2Motorcycle Tyres2.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 29,056 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 structure and attachments0.98% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres0.98% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.982.9%1
Motorcycle tyres0.982.9%1

Mileage Statistics

29,056
Mean
31,609
Median
15,761
25th Percentile
35,288
75th Percentile
2.96% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1969 Triumph Tiger 90 has an MOT pass rate of 91.4% based on 35 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,056 miles on the odometer. With a 8.6% failure rate, the 1969 Tiger 90 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1969 Triumph Tiger 90, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: 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 29,056 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 2.9% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 1969 Triumph Tiger 90 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments 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 — 2.9% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 1969 Triumph Tiger 90 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.

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

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