Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs — 95.3% vs 88.0%, a 7.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Triumph Tiger 1050 Abs | Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 88.0% | 95.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| Median miles at test | 17,765 | 10,908 |
| MOT tests analysed | 6,739 | 21,673 |
| 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.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.