Triumph 1500 vs Triumph T140j: 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 T140j
86%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph T140j (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph T140j |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 16,685 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 5 |
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 T140j
- Advise new no plate
- Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph T140j (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph T140j 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.