MOT reliability
Triumph T140j
5 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Triumph T140j vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T140j has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,685 miles.
5
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
375
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T140j problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T140j MOT tests:
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Other267%
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Brakes67%
Triumph T140j pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Triumph T140j MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T140j MOT tests:
- Advise new no plate (3 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
Triumph T140j pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 3 | 16 | 88% | 20,170 |
| 1977 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 11,459 |
Triumph T140j reliability FAQ
Across 5 Triumph T140j vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T140j MOT issues are:
Advise new no plate; Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).
The typical Triumph T140j in our data has covered around
16,685 miles.
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