MOT reliability
Triumph Bantam cub
7 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Triumph Bantam cub vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bantam cub has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,269 miles.
7
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
153
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Bantam cub problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bantam cub MOT tests:
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Other111%
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Steering32%
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Brakes5%
Triumph Bantam cub pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Triumph Bantam cub MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Bantam cub MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- The registration plate is deteriating. (1 times)
- number plate letters & numbers are deteriating. (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
Triumph Bantam cub pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 18,582 |
| 1981 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 12,204 |
| 1967 | 4 | 19 | 89% | 16,067 |
| 1966 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 32,831 |
Triumph Bantam cub reliability FAQ
Across 7 Triumph Bantam cub 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 Bantam cub MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b); Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b).
The typical Triumph Bantam cub in our data has covered around
18,269 miles.
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