Triumph Bandit 500 vs Triumph Toledo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph Bandit 500
92%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Triumph Toledo
72%
MOT pass rate · 79,456 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph Bandit 500 (92%) and Triumph Toledo (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph Bandit 500 | Triumph Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — | 0% |
| Average mileage | 5,519 mi | 59,758 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 79,456 |
Most common faults
Triumph Bandit 500
- Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Triumph Toledo
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph Bandit 500 (92%) and Triumph Toledo (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph Bandit 500 report Full Triumph Toledo 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.