Triumph Herald
From 200 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The top issue, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., caused 11 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 11 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 9 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
| service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 4 |
| audible warning inoperative | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.6% of failures are serious: 33.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 12.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £99.
Typical mileage
Half of all Heralds tested had between 28,601 and 73,603 miles on the clock.
At 58,066 median miles, the Herald has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Tiger | 91.6% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Herald MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Herald has a 81.5% MOT pass rate based on 200 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Herald?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Herald is brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Herald at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Herald is 58,066 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,601 and 73,603 miles.
Buying a used Herald?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £99 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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