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MOT reliability

Triumph T 21

6 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Triumph T 21 vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T 21 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,889 miles.

6
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
796
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph T 21 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph T 21 MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Brakes43%

Triumph T 21 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Triumph T 21 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T 21 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  4. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  6. Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (1 times)

Triumph T 21 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 4 100% 32,866
1983 1 7 100% 46,405
1966 1 7 71% 24,080
1964 1 12 100% 30,855
1961 1 4 75% 71,169
1957 1 3 100% 33,964

Triumph T 21 reliability FAQ

Across 6 Triumph T 21 vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph T 21 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d); Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Triumph T 21 in our data has covered around 39,889 miles.

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