Triumph 1500 vs Triumph Trident t160: 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 Trident t160
94%
MOT pass rate · 34 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Trident t160 (94%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph Trident t160 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 94% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 6% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 20,438 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 34 |
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 Trident t160
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Trident t160 (94%) 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.