Triumph 1300 vs Triumph Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 1300
77%
MOT pass rate · 21,647 vehicles
Triumph Unknown
89%
MOT pass rate · 65,927 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1300 | Triumph Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 59,387 mi | 16,601 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 21,647 | 65,927 |
Most common faults
Triumph 1300
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Triumph Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.