Triumph 1500 vs Triumph Tiger 1050 se: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 1500
74%
MOT pass rate · 37,142 vehicles
Triumph Tiger 1050 se
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Tiger 1050 se (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph Tiger 1050 se |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 25,289 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 1 |
Most common faults
Triumph 1500
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
Triumph Tiger 1050 se
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- front sprocket worn
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated off side (2.1.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Tiger 1050 se (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph Tiger 1050 se report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.