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MOT reliability

Triumph T140b

7 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Triumph T140b vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T140b has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,596 miles.

7
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
385
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph T140b problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph T140b MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Brakes18%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Steering9%

Triumph T140b pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (7)

Most common Triumph T140b MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T140b MOT tests:

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  2. Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
  6. Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  7. rear suspension arm bearings showing signs of wear. (1 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  12. Slight Binding of Front Brake (1 times)
  13. Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b) (1 times)
  14. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)

Triumph T140b pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 1 13 100% 21,934
1978 2 8 75% 22,430
1977 2 14 86% 7,472
1976 2 16 88% 10,218

Triumph T140b reliability FAQ

Across 7 Triumph T140b vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph T140b MOT issues are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Triumph T140b in our data has covered around 14,596 miles.

Compare the Triumph T140b

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