MOT reliability
Triumph 6s
5 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Triumph 6s vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 6s has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,919 miles.
5
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
32
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph 6s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph 6s MOT tests:
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Other200%
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Brakes25%
Triumph 6s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Triumph 6s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph 6s MOT tests:
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- fuel cap sealing washer perished (2 times)
- no speedo fitted (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
Triumph 6s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 59,269 |
| 1938 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 458 |
| 1937 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 3,491 |
Triumph 6s reliability FAQ
Across 5 Triumph 6s vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph 6s MOT issues are:
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b); fuel cap sealing washer perished; no speedo fitted.
The typical Triumph 6s in our data has covered around
15,919 miles.
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