Triumph Bobber

Based on 14 Triumph Bobber vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bobber has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,166 miles.

Triumph Bobber problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bobber MOT tests:

• Other57%
• Emissions & nuisance30%
• Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
• Seatbelts & equipment13%
• Brakes7%
• Steering7%
• Lamps & electrical3%

Triumph Bobber pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (14)

Most common Triumph Bobber MOT faults

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

1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
3. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (2 times)
4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
5. Chain guard missing (2 times)
6. front mudguard missing (2 times)
7. No front mudgard fitted. (2 times)
8. No chain guard fitted (2 times)
9. No front mud guard fitted (2 times)
10. Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (1 times)
11. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
12. Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
13. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
14. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
15. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Triumph Bobber pass rate by registration year

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