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MOT reliability

Triumph Tr7v

18 vehicles · 78 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 18 Triumph Tr7v vehicles and 78 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tr7v has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,923 miles.

18
Vehicles
78
MOT tests
897
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Tr7v problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tr7v MOT tests:

  • Other90%
  • Steering6%
  • Brakes4%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Triumph Tr7v pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
21100%
33100%
42100%
51100%
61100%
101100%
111100%
12250%
13367%
14250%
151100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (18)

Most common Triumph Tr7v MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tr7v MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (4 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  3. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
  4. Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (3 times)
  5. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  7. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
  9. Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) (1 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  12. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  14. No lights fitted at time of test. (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)

Triumph Tr7v pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 6 100%
2014 1 4 75% 8,616
2013 1 3 100% 32,933
1999 1 1 100%
1996 1 8 62% 37,424
1993 2 5 100% 15,150
1978 4 33 88% 27,266
1977 1 1 100% 14,405
1976 5 15 93% 14,628
1963 1 2 100% 5,230

Triumph Tr7v reliability FAQ

Across 18 Triumph Tr7v vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Tr7v MOT issues are: Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b).

The typical Triumph Tr7v in our data has covered around 18,923 miles.

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