MOT reliability
Triumph T120v
55 vehicles · 329 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 55 Triumph T120v vehicles and 329 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T120v has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,972 miles.
55
Vehicles
329
MOT tests
546
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T120v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T120v MOT tests:
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Other115%
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Steering14%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Triumph T120v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (55)
Most common Triumph T120v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T120v MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Triumph T120v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 12,850 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,222 |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 9,420 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,493 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,324 |
| 2007 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 11,694 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 33,143 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 2,362 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 32,372 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 1,089 |
| 1992 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 22,828 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 19,764 |
| 1976 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 48,015 |
| 1974 | 12 | 71 | 93% | 37,704 |
| 1973 | 19 | 125 | 89% | 31,300 |
| 1972 | 7 | 35 | 89% | 18,850 |
| 1970 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 2,710 |
| 1967 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 26,676 |
Triumph T120v reliability FAQ
Across 55 Triumph T120v 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 T120v MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Triumph T120v in our data has covered around
25,972 miles.
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