Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Rocket 3 touring a: 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 Rocket 3 touring a
93%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Rocket 3 touring a (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Rocket 3 touring a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 35,604 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 1 |
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 Rocket 3 touring a
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- Front Stop lamp not working switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Rocket 3 touring a (93%) 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.