Triumph 5t

Based on 103 Triumph 5t vehicles and 389 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 5t has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,870 miles.

Triumph 5t problem areas

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

• Other126%
• Steering18%
• Brakes12%
• Lamps & electrical5%
• Seatbelts & equipment2%
• Emissions & nuisance1%

Triumph 5t pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (103)

Most common Triumph 5t MOT faults

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

1. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (7 times)
2. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
4. No lights fitted at time of test (4 times)
5. Oil leak (4 times)
6. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
7. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
8. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
11. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
12. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
13. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
14. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
15. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)

Triumph 5t pass rate by registration year

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