MOT reliability
Triumph Trophy 250
18 vehicles · 75 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Triumph Trophy 250 vehicles and 75 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Trophy 250 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,313 miles.
18
Vehicles
75
MOT tests
97
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Trophy 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Trophy 250 MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Steering22%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Triumph Trophy 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Triumph Trophy 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Trophy 250 MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b) (1 times)
- slightly harsh action front brake (1 times)
- sligjhtly spongy front brake (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
Triumph Trophy 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 32,044 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 2,075 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 732 |
| 1983 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 10,683 |
| 1970 | 8 | 45 | 91% | 11,214 |
| 1969 | 4 | 12 | 67% | 10,221 |
| 1968 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 27,504 |
Triumph Trophy 250 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Triumph Trophy 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Trophy 250 MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c).
The typical Triumph Trophy 250 in our data has covered around
11,313 miles.
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