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MOT reliability

Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe

1,032 vehicles · 626 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,032 Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe vehicles and 626 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 6,269 miles.

1,032
Vehicles
626
MOT tests
1,636
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe MOT tests:

  • Emissions & nuisance32%
  • Lamps & electrical21%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
  • Brakes18%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Steering9%
  • Other5%
  • Identification & plates4%

Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe pass rate by age

How the Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2580%
335092%
420692%
54986%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,030), Other (2)

Most common Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (55 times)
  2. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (14 times)
  3. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (14 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (11 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (10 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
  7. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (10 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
  9. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (6 times)
  10. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  12. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  13. Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
  15. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (3 times)

Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 72 79 91% 6,002
2022 189 297 92% 5,622
2021 106 235 91% 6,987

Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe reliability FAQ

Across 1,032 Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)).

The typical Triumph Scrambler 1200 xe in our data has covered around 6,269 miles.

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