Triumph 1500 vs Triumph T160 trident: 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 T160 trident
92%
MOT pass rate · 27 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph T160 trident (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph T160 trident |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 20,408 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 27 |
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 T160 trident
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph T160 trident (92%) 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.