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MOT reliability

Triumph T150 trident

13 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 13 Triumph T150 trident vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T150 trident has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,073 miles.

13
Vehicles
73
MOT tests
480
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph T150 trident problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph T150 trident MOT tests:

  • Other87%
  • Steering32%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%

Triumph T150 trident pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1580%
23100%
31100%
5367%
6250%
7367%
91100%
111100%
151100%
16250%
171100%
183100%
192100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (13)

Most common Triumph T150 trident MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T150 trident MOT tests:

  1. Front brake has minimal reserve travel. (4 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  3. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  5. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  6. Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  7. Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a) (1 times)
  8. front brake binding slightly (1 times)
  9. Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b) (1 times)
  10. Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b) (1 times)
  11. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
  12. Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) (1 times)
  13. Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) (1 times)
  14. Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g) (1 times)
  15. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)

Triumph T150 trident pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 2 6 100% 25,768
2010 1 10 60% 15,052
2008 1 7 100% 14,948
1997 1 2 100% 31,973
1995 1 5 100% 17,619
1991 1 13 85% 10,794
1990 1 3 100% 5,131
1975 1 8 100% 54,395
1974 1 4 100% 19,409
1973 2 13 85% 35,434
1969 1 2 50% 8,227

Triumph T150 trident reliability FAQ

Across 13 Triumph T150 trident 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 T150 trident MOT issues are: Front brake has minimal reserve travel.; Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b).

The typical Triumph T150 trident in our data has covered around 23,073 miles.

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