Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Speed: 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 Speed
90%
MOT pass rate · 3,963 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Speed is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Speed |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 12,309 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 3,963 |
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 Speed
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Speed is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.