MOT reliability
Triumph T140 e
5 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Triumph T140 e vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T140 e has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,908 miles.
5
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
1
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T140 e problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T140 e MOT tests:
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Other133%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Triumph T140 e pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Triumph T140 e MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T140 e MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) (1 times)
- Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Triumph T140 e pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 10,536 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 676 |
| 1979 | 1 | 9 | 67% | — |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,288 |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 5,133 |
Triumph T140 e reliability FAQ
Across 5 Triumph T140 e vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T140 e MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).
The typical Triumph T140 e in our data has covered around
5,908 miles.
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