Triumph 100r vs Triumph 2000: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 100r
86%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Triumph 2000
78%
MOT pass rate · 57,492 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 100r (86%) and Triumph 2000 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 100r | Triumph 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 10,274 mi | 62,139 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 57,492 |
Most common faults
Triumph 100r
- Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Crack near front brake lever pivot, Not effecting strength.
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Triumph 2000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 100r (86%) and Triumph 2000 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.