MOT reliability
Triumph Tbird
2 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Triumph Tbird vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tbird has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,353 miles.
2
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
954
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Tbird problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tbird MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Lamps & electrical30%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Brakes11%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering7%
Triumph Tbird pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Triumph Tbird MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tbird MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d) (1 times)
Triumph Tbird pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 37 | 73% | 36,353 |
Triumph Tbird reliability FAQ
Across 2 Triumph Tbird vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Tbird MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Triumph Tbird in our data has covered around
36,353 miles.
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