Triumph Cub

Based on 166 Triumph Cub vehicles and 894 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Cub has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,811 miles.

Triumph Cub problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Cub MOT tests:

• Other144%
• Steering24%
• Brakes7%
• Lamps & electrical5%
• Seatbelts & equipment1%

Triumph Cub pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (166)

Most common Triumph Cub MOT faults

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

1. No lights fitted at time of test (53 times)
2. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (26 times)
3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (18 times)
4. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (11 times)
5. no lights fitted at time of test (10 times)
6. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (8 times)
7. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
8. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
9. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (5 times)
10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
11. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (5 times)
12. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
13. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
14. Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
15. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)

Triumph Cub pass rate by registration year

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