Triumph 1500 vs Triumph Trifild 500cc: 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 Trifild 500cc
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Trifild 500cc (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph Trifild 500cc |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 1,553 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 Trifild 500cc
- Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
- Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Trifild 500cc (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph Trifild 500cc 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.