Head-to-head · 2005–2025
KTM 990 Adventure 12 vs Triumph Tiger 1050
The Triumph Tiger 1050 passes its MOT first time more often than the KTM 990 Adventure 12 — 87.3% vs 86.7%, a 0.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | KTM 990 Adventure 12 | Triumph Tiger 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 86.7% | 87.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Median miles at test | 14,345 | 18,584 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,056 | 13,990 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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.