Triumph MOT pass rate
136,994 MOT tests in 2024. Overall pass rate: 89.6%
Triumph has a 89.6% MOT pass rate based on 136,994 real DVSA test records from 2024. That is 11.3 percentage points above the UK average of 78.3%. It ranks 15 out of 85 makes.
The strongest model is the Tiger 1200 Alpine at 96%, while the Spitfire is lowest at 78.4%.
The single most common reason a Triumph fails its MOT is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which accounted for 750 failures.
Most common Triumph MOT failures
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 750 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 737 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 692 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 592 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 493 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 424 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 424 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 388 |
| audible warning not working | 357 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 347 |
How Triumph compares
Triumph pass rate89.6%
UK average78.3%
Black line = UK average (78.3%). Based on 57.7 million MOT tests.