Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs
MotorcycleFrom 420 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 3 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 2 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 2 |
| an exhaust silencer marked ‘not for road use’, ‘track use only’ or similar words | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.3% of Tiger 1050 Abs failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £50.
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiger 1050 Abss tested had between 18,181 and 34,950 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,428 median miles, the Tiger 1050 Abs has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Tiger | 91.6% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs has a 89.3% MOT pass rate based on 420 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs is 27,428 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,181 and 34,950 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.