Triumph 1500 vs Triumph Ti40v: 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 Ti40v
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Ti40v (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph Ti40v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 ✓ | 3.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 44,544 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 Ti40v
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- some play in flexible handlebar mountings
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Ti40v (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph Ti40v 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.