MOT reliability
Triumph T120 r
10 vehicles · 56 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Triumph T120 r vehicles and 56 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T120 r has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,189 miles.
10
Vehicles
56
MOT tests
927
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T120 r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T120 r MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Steering27%
Triumph T120 r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Triumph T120 r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T120 r MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
- front tyre has slight age cracks (1 times)
- Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) (1 times)
- Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Front offside fork stanchion worn (1 times)
- Rear offside shock absorber slightly pitted (1 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber slightly pitted (1 times)
- Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Inner Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
Triumph T120 r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,448 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 17,459 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 607 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 7,674 |
| 1995 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 1,690 |
| 1994 | 3 | 20 | 95% | 31,401 |
| 1971 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 17,189 |
| 1959 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 16,623 |
Triumph T120 r reliability FAQ
Across 10 Triumph T120 r vehicles in our MOT data,
95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T120 r MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Triumph T120 r in our data has covered around
16,189 miles.
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