Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Ducati Multistrada vs Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs
The Ducati Multistrada passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs: 89.9% vs 88.0%, a 1.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Ducati Multistrada | Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 89.9% | 88.0% |
| Outright fail rate | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +3.8 pts | +3.4 pts |
| Engine size | 1,198cc | 1,050cc |
| Rank among all models | #988 of 5428 | #1604 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 13,468 | 17,765 |
| MOT tests analysed | 24,822 | 6,739 |
| 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.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Ducati Multistrada | Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Lights & signalling | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Structure & body | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Drive system | 0.1% | 0.1% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Ducati Multistrada | Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 89.3% | 87.6% |
| 2019 | 89.8% | 85.8% |
| 2020 | 91.8% | 86.8% |
| 2021 | 91.2% | 87.5% |
| 2022 | 91.3% | 89.2% |
| 2023 | 91.8% | 87.1% |
| 2024 | 90.9% | 88.2% |
| 2025 | 91.0% | 89.0% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Ducati Multistrada | Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 91.7% | 89.5% |
| 10k-20k miles | 89.6% | 89.6% |
| 20k-30k miles | 88.0% | 87.2% |
| 30k-40k miles | 87.0% | 84.7% |
| 40k-50k miles | 84.9% | 83.4% |
| 50k-60k miles | 86.0% | 85.5% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Ducati Multistrada vs Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Ducati Multistrada or the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?
The Ducati Multistrada passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs: 89.9% vs 88.0%, a 1.9-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class the two are level (+3.8 vs +3.4 points against comparable bikes), so the raw gap is mostly down to how old and how used each fleet is. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Ducati Multistrada fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 2.2% of Ducati Multistrada MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.9%).
What does the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 2.7% of Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (2.2%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Ducati Multistrada or the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs?
They are level: at 50k-60k miles the Ducati Multistrada passes 86.0% first time and the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs 85.5%.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.