Triumph 1500 vs Triumph 5ta chopper: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 1500
74%
MOT pass rate · 37,142 vehicles
Triumph 5ta chopper
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph 5ta chopper (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph 5ta chopper |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 1,901 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 1 |
Most common faults
Triumph 1500
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
Triumph 5ta chopper
- Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
- Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph 5ta chopper (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph 5ta chopper report Most reliable cars
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.