Triumph 1500 vs Triumph Trophy 250: 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 Trophy 250
83%
MOT pass rate · 18 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Trophy 250 (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph Trophy 250 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 11,313 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 18 |
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 Trophy 250
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
- Oil leak
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph Trophy 250 (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph Trophy 250 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.