MOT reliability
Triumph T 160
9 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Triumph T 160 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T 160 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,712 miles.
9
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
776
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T 160 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T 160 MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Triumph T 160 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Triumph T 160 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T 160 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
- Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
- Oil leak (1 times)
- Slight oil leak on right fork (1 times)
- Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up is to right (European headlight fitted). (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d)) (1 times)
Triumph T 160 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 5,963 |
| 2004 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 32,434 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 1,627 |
| 1983 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 18,028 |
| 1978 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 31,726 |
| 1976 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 15,559 |
| 1975 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 11,175 |
Triumph T 160 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Triumph T 160 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T 160 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l).
The typical Triumph T 160 in our data has covered around
17,712 miles.
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