MOT reliability
Triumph Tricycle
15 vehicles · 187 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Triumph Tricycle vehicles and 187 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tricycle has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,783 miles.
15
Vehicles
187
MOT tests
929
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Tricycle problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tricycle MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Brakes21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Identification & plates1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Triumph Tricycle pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 12 | 75% |
| 4 | 10 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 100% |
| 6 | 10 | 100% |
| 7 | 13 | 77% |
| 8 | 12 | 83% |
| 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 10 | 11 | 82% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 100% |
| 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 14 | 8 | 100% |
| 15 | 12 | 83% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Triumph Tricycle MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tricycle MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Coolant leak (2 times)
- Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned Over 1300mm wide, should have stop lamps on each fender (4.3.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a) (1 times)
Triumph Tricycle pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 7,546 |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 4,413 |
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 35,775 |
| 2010 | 3 | 40 | 92% | 10,754 |
| 2009 | 2 | 25 | 92% | 82,075 |
| 2004 | 2 | 40 | 82% | 49,176 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 46,770 |
| 1997 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 34,301 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 20,111 |
| 1993 | 1 | 21 | 90% | 53,780 |
| 1989 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 258 |
Triumph Tricycle reliability FAQ
Across 15 Triumph Tricycle vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Tricycle MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Triumph Tricycle in our data has covered around
34,783 miles.
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