Triumph 1500 vs Triumph Thruxton rs: 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 Thruxton rs
92%
MOT pass rate · 463 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Thruxton rs is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph Thruxton rs |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 4,746 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 463 |
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 Thruxton rs
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Thruxton rs is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 74%. 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.