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MOT reliability

Triumph T65

2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Triumph T65 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Triumph T65 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,073 miles.

2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
4,576
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph T65 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph T65 MOT tests:

  • Other59%
  • Steering44%
  • Brakes3%

Triumph T65 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Triumph T65 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph T65 MOT tests:

  1. Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (4 times)
  2. Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
  3. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  6. n/s bar grip (2 times)
  7. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  9. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  10. Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (1 times)
  11. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  12. Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  13. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
  15. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)

Triumph T65 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 13 69% 96,833
1973 1 1 100% 9,313

Triumph T65 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Triumph T65 vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph T65 MOT issues are: Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d); Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2).

The typical Triumph T65 in our data has covered around 53,073 miles.

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