Triumph Super seven vs Triumph Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph Super seven
90%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Triumph Unknown
89%
MOT pass rate · 65,927 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph Super seven (90%) and Triumph Unknown (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph Super seven | Triumph Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% ✓ | 89% |
| MOT failure rate | 10% ✓ | 11% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 13,712 mi | 16,601 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 65,927 |
Most common faults
Triumph Super seven
- Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Triumph Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph Super seven (90%) and Triumph Unknown (89%) 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.