Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Scrambler 1200 x: 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 Scrambler 1200 x
100%
MOT pass rate · 371 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Scrambler 1200 x (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Scrambler 1200 x |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 5,281 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 371 |
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 Scrambler 1200 x
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre at 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Scrambler 1200 x (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Scrambler 1200 x 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.