MOT reliability

Triumph 885

Q: Is the Triumph 885 reliable?

Across 19 Triumph 885 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Triumph 885?

The typical Triumph 885 in our data has covered around 29,620 miles.

19 vehicles · 228 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 19 Triumph 885 vehicles and 228 completed MOT tests, the Triumph 885 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,620 miles.

Vehicles

228

MOT tests

735

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Triumph 885 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph 885 MOT tests:

Other88%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Steering7%
Brakes6%
Lamps & electrical4%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Body & structure1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Triumph 885 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
8	1	100%
9	9	89%
10	10	90%
11	11	82%
12	13	85%
13	15	100%
14	13	85%
15	13	92%
16	15	87%
17	17	82%
18	15	80%
19	14	100%
20	10	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (19)

Most common Triumph 885 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph 885 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (7 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) (2 times)

Triumph 885 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1998	1	17	88%	19,513
1997	4	51	96%	23,136
1996	6	64	81%	18,769
1995	2	20	95%	43,917
1994	3	36	89%	35,593
1993	2	23	96%	35,421
1991	1	17	82%	50,960

Triumph 885 reliability FAQ

Across 19 Triumph 885 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph 885 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Triumph 885 in our data has covered around 29,620 miles.

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