Triumph 2000 vs Triumph 675 street triple: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 2000
78%
MOT pass rate · 57,492 vehicles
Triumph 675 street triple
89%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph 675 street triple (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph 675 street triple |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 20,045 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 7 |
Most common faults
Triumph 2000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Triumph 675 street triple
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- horn sound slightly low
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph 675 street triple (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph 675 street triple 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.