Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer vs Triumph Tiger 1050
The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Tiger 1050: 96.9% vs 87.3%, a 9.6-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer | Triumph Tiger 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 96.9% | 87.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +8.9 pts | +2.9 pts |
| Engine size | 1,160cc | 1,050cc |
| Median miles at test | 8,529 | 18,584 |
| MOT tests analysed | 193 | 13,990 |
| 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.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer | Triumph Tiger 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 98.2% | 90.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 93.7% | 88.8% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.