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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:

  • Other75%
  • Steering10%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Brakes3%

Triumph T160v pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
14100%
24100%
3580%
43100%
54100%
6475%
71100%
83100%
91100%
101100%
111100%
122100%
132100%
142100%
153100%
161100%
17367%
181100%
19250%

Fuel types: Petrol (35)

Most common Triumph T160v MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T160v MOT tests:

  1. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
  3. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  4. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
  5. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
  6. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
  7. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  8. Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
  9. Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (2 times)
  10. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  11. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  12. Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
  13. Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  14. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)

Triumph T160v pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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