MOT reliability
Triumph T160v
35 vehicles · 189 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 35 Triumph T160v vehicles and 189 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T160v has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,831 miles.
35
Vehicles
189
MOT tests
483
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph T160v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph T160v MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Steering10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure3%
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Brakes3%
Triumph T160v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (35)
Most common Triumph T160v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T160v MOT tests:
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
Triumph T160v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 990 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 504 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 1,801 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 6,579 |
| 2009 | 2 | 17 | 94% | 21,036 |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 39,273 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 5,996 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 9,488 |
| 1991 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 20,901 |
| 1982 | 2 | 15 | 93% | 42,880 |
| 1977 | 7 | 40 | 92% | 28,035 |
| 1976 | 7 | 26 | 92% | 27,566 |
| 1975 | 7 | 42 | 93% | 19,709 |
| 1971 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 2,650 |
Triumph T160v reliability FAQ
Across 35 Triumph T160v vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph T160v MOT issues are:
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Triumph T160v in our data has covered around
21,831 miles.
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