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MOT reliability

Triumph Trident t160

34 vehicles · 161 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate

Based on 34 Triumph Trident t160 vehicles and 161 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Trident t160 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,438 miles.

34
Vehicles
161
MOT tests
360
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Trident t160 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Trident t160 MOT tests:

  • Other119%
  • Steering22%
  • Brakes3%

Triumph Trident t160 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
13100%
21100%
31100%
41100%
71100%
81100%
101100%
111100%
121100%
131100%
142100%
151100%
163100%
173100%
184100%
193100%
205100%

Fuel types: Petrol (34)

Most common Triumph Trident t160 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Trident t160 MOT tests:

  1. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
  2. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
  3. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  5. Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  8. Spring clip link fitted to chain not recommended. (1 times)
  9. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  10. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  12. Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  14. Rear Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b) (1 times)
  15. Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d) (1 times)

Triumph Trident t160 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 1 100% 20,515
2017 3 7 100% 2,840
2015 2 3 67% 14,765
2011 1 4 100% 18,088
1999 1 2 100% 14,349
1997 1 11 100% 9,943
1994 1 3 100% 7,316
1992 1 11 100% 33,859
1991 1 2 100% 10,939
1990 1 5 100% 12,594
1989 2 19 89% 37,185
1979 1 2 100% 26,330
1977 8 40 92% 22,721
1976 5 30 87% 27,895
1975 5 21 100% 21,458

Triumph Trident t160 reliability FAQ

Across 34 Triumph Trident t160 vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Trident t160 MOT issues are: Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Triumph Trident t160 in our data has covered around 20,438 miles.

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