Triumph Vitesse
From 264 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, caused 7 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 6 |
| 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. | 5 |
| audible warning inoperative | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 34% of Vitesse 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 £108.
Typical mileage
Half of all Vitesses tested had between 20,996 and 81,818 miles on the clock.
At 47,821 median miles, the Vitesse 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 Vitesse MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Vitesse has a 84.8% MOT pass rate based on 264 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Vitesse?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Vitesse is windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Vitesse at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Vitesse is 47,821 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,996 and 81,818 miles.
Buying a used Vitesse?
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 84.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £108 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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