MOT reliability
Triumph T 120
32 vehicles · 243 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 32 Triumph T 120 vehicles and 243 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T 120 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,507 miles.
32
Vehicles
243
MOT tests
400
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T 120 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T 120 MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Steering16%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Brakes3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Triumph T 120 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (32)
Most common Triumph T 120 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T 120 MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1) (2 times)
Triumph T 120 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 15,467 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 3,978 |
| 1992 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 13,031 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 2,135 |
| 1985 | 1 | 15 | 100% | 10,639 |
| 1981 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 1,354 |
| 1978 | 2 | 19 | 89% | 6,485 |
| 1975 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 18,137 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 27,919 |
| 1973 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 6,866 |
| 1972 | 2 | 14 | 100% | 9,666 |
| 1970 | 3 | 25 | 84% | 7,777 |
| 1969 | 3 | 20 | 80% | 9,325 |
| 1968 | 2 | 21 | 81% | 12,997 |
| 1967 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 63,468 |
| 1966 | 3 | 29 | 93% | 20,239 |
| 1965 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 35,325 |
| 1962 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 37,290 |
| 1961 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 13,968 |
| 1959 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 4,431 |
Triumph T 120 reliability FAQ
Across 32 Triumph T 120 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 T 120 MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Triumph T 120 in our data has covered around
15,507 miles.
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