Head-to-head · 2005–2025
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 17 vs Triumph Tiger 1050
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 17 passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Tiger 1050 — 93.3% vs 87.3%, a 6.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 17 | Triumph Tiger 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 93.3% | 87.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Median miles at test | 14,199 | 18,584 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,631 | 13,990 |
| Most common failure | tyres | 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.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.