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MOT reliability

Triumph T20 tigercub

5 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Triumph T20 tigercub vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T20 tigercub has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 7,788 miles.

5
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
113
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph T20 tigercub problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph T20 tigercub MOT tests:

  • Other65%
  • Steering26%
  • Brakes9%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Triumph T20 tigercub pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1250%
2367%
31100%
41100%
5250%
61100%
71100%
81100%
91100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Triumph T20 tigercub MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T20 tigercub MOT tests:

  1. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  2. No lights fitted at time of test. Daytime use only, NOT to be used at times of reduced visibility. (2 times)
  3. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
  4. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  5. slight bind rear wheel (2 times)
  6. no lights fitted at time of test (1 times)
  7. only to be used during daylight hours and not to be used at times of seriously reduced visibility (1 times)
  8. Front Tyre is unsuitable Not 'E' marked as testing standards (4.1.1) (1 times)
  9. Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c) (1 times)
  10. Rear Tyre is unsuitable Not 'E' marked as testing standards (4.1.1) (1 times)
  11. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  12. Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
  13. Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
  14. Vehicle identification number not permanently displayed (6.3.5a) (1 times)
  15. Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swinging arm bearings have slight play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)

Triumph T20 tigercub pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 2 7 57% —
2006 1 10 90% 17,258
1963 1 2 100% 2,765
1960 1 2 50% 3,343

Triumph T20 tigercub reliability FAQ

Across 5 Triumph T20 tigercub vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph T20 tigercub MOT issues are: Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); No lights fitted at time of test. Daytime use only, NOT to be used at times of reduced visibility.; Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)).

The typical Triumph T20 tigercub in our data has covered around 7,788 miles.

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