Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 449 vehicles, the 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Tiger 1050 (2007)

449 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2007 Triumph Tiger 1050

CarHunch analysed 449 real MOT records for the 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 449 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 falls just slightly below the UK average with a 78.8% first-time pass rate, and while dangerous defects aren't endemic, 16% of these bikes have recorded at least one over their lifetime—worth factoring into your inspection. The petrol variant passes at 77.2%, suggesting common wear items or maintenance oversights across the cohort.

At an average mileage of 22,494 miles for a 17-year-old bike, these Tigers show moderate use, and the 1.22 average failures per vehicle points to straightforward wear rather than deep mechanical trouble. Before buying, ask the seller for full service history and prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the electrical and fuel systems, which typically dominate advisories on older adventure bikes.

The 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

16%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.22

Over 10.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 13k–27k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 449 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 449 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (92%)	412	89.3%	1.32

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,624 Triumph Tiger 1050 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 43.8%

711

White 20%

324

Blue 17.4%

282

Orange 14%

228

Silver 2.7%

Yellow 1.3%

Gold 0.4%

Red 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,989

typical

13,401

low mileage

26,937

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 vehicles fall between 13,401 and 26,937 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,401 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,401–26,937 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050s sit.

⚠ Over 36,364 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 — Still on the Road

Most 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050s are still being driven.

212 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.22

Avg failures per vehicle

4.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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