MOT reliability
Triumph T160 trident
27 vehicles · 131 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Triumph T160 trident vehicles and 131 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T160 trident has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,408 miles.
27
Vehicles
131
MOT tests
696
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T160 trident problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T160 trident MOT tests:
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Other146%
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Steering8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Triumph T160 trident pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (27)
Most common Triumph T160 trident MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T160 trident MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- front tyre has eggshell cracking in sidewalls (1 times)
- rear brake pedal movement slightly stiff. brake still works. advise greasing pivot (1 times)
- small lug missing from front fork. mudguard still secure (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- front brake dragging slightly (1 times)
- o/s/f brake pad material breaking up (1 times)
- Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
Triumph T160 trident pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,011 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 4,658 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 6,185 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 59,563 |
| 1997 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 15,014 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 6,555 |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 12,518 |
| 1982 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 38,418 |
| 1981 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 6,316 |
| 1979 | 3 | 23 | 96% | 23,269 |
| 1977 | 5 | 24 | 100% | 24,630 |
| 1976 | 3 | 16 | 94% | 20,088 |
| 1975 | 7 | 23 | 87% | 19,080 |
Triumph T160 trident reliability FAQ
Across 27 Triumph T160 trident vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T160 trident MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d).
The typical Triumph T160 trident in our data has covered around
20,408 miles.
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