Triumph 2000 vs Triumph 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 Triple
86%
MOT pass rate · 23 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Triple is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Triple |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 22,584 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 23 |
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 Triple
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Triumph Triple is the more reliable of the two — 86% 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.