Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert vs Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
The Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert — 95.3% vs 93.7%, a 1.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert | Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 93.7% | 95.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Median miles at test | 7,883 | 10,908 |
| MOT tests analysed | 175 | 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.
TRIUMPH
TIGER 1200 DESERT
93.7% pass · 175 tests
HONDA
CRF1000L Africa Twin
95.3% pass · 21.7k tests
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.