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MOT reliability

Triumph 5 t

6 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Triumph 5 t vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 5 t has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 7,824 miles.

6
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
277
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph 5 t problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph 5 t MOT tests:

  • Other104%
  • Lamps & electrical13%
  • Brakes4%
  • Steering4%

Triumph 5 t pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
6250%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Triumph 5 t MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph 5 t MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  3. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b) (2 times)
  6. Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  8. Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) (1 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  10. Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (1 times)
  11. Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
  12. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) (1 times)
  15. All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)

Triumph 5 t pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 2 50% 2,324
1960 1 2 50% 788
1956 1 7 86% 11,921
1948 2 6 83% 15,808

Triumph 5 t reliability FAQ

Across 6 Triumph 5 t vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph 5 t MOT issues are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).

The typical Triumph 5 t in our data has covered around 7,824 miles.

Compare the Triumph 5 t

See how the Triumph 5 t stacks up against other Triumph models on MOT reliability:

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