Triumph Tr 7
From 451 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, 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. and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 18 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 18 |
| 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. | 10 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 7 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| braking effort not recording at a wheel | 6 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31% of Tr 7 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £125.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 89.3% | a position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp, 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. |
| 1981 | 84.1% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1980 | 75% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tr 7s tested had between 29,817 and 75,835 miles on the clock.
At 60,480 median miles, the Tr 7 has 0.027 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 Tr 7 MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Tr 7 has a 83.8% MOT pass rate based on 451 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Tr 7?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Tr 7 is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include 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..
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Tr 7 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Tr 7 is 60,480 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,817 and 75,835 miles.
Buying a used Tr 7?
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 83.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £125 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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