Triumph Tiger 1050 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Triumph Tiger 1050 car check
Is the Triumph Tiger 1050 reliable? We analysed 17,430 real MOT tests across 1,483 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph Tiger 1050 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Tiger 1050.
Triumph Tiger 1050 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph Tiger 1050. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph Tiger 1050 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph Tiger 1050 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph Tiger 1050 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Triumph Tiger 1050 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Triumph Tiger 1050 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph Tiger 1050 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Triumph Tiger 1050 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Triumph Tiger 1050 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Triumph Tiger 1050 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Tiger 1050 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 483 | 88.4% | 9,834 | 15,111 | 23,687 |
| 2011 | 1,912 | 90.5% | 9,988 | 16,178 | 25,488 |
| 2010 | 1,977 | 89.7% | 10,449 | 17,937 | 27,159 |
| 2009 | 3,309 | 88.4% | 11,853 | 18,797 | 29,193 |
| 2008 | 3,654 | 88.0% | 11,718 | 20,128 | 30,804 |
| 2007 | 4,733 | 88.1% | 12,634 | 20,462 | 30,368 |
| 2006 | 591 | 87.5% | 17,080 | 23,301 | 31,983 |
How Long Does a Triumph Tiger 1050 Last?
Based on 1,483 Triumph Tiger 1050 vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph Tiger 1050 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Tiger 1050 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Tiger 1050
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.5% MOT pass rate from 1,912 tests
87.5% MOT pass rate from 591 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph Tiger 1050 is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.5% across 1,912 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Triumph Tiger 1050 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Tiger 1050 THIS CAR | 88.9% | 17,430 | 19,310 mi | 20 yrs |
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.1% | 235,206 | 7,823 mi | 53 yrs |
| Triumph Tiger | 90.6% | 196,853 | 17,026 mi | 32 yrs |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.3% | 158,613 | 21,242 mi | 33 yrs |
| Suzuki GS550 | 81.3% | 5,750 | 30,032 mi | 49 yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Tiger 1050 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Triumph Tiger 1050 has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.9% across 17,430 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Triumph Tiger 1050 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (103 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (94), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (61). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph Tiger 1050 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Triumph Tiger 1050 owner drives around 1,229 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Triumph Tiger 1050 models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.