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MOT reliability

Triumph Trophy 650

23 vehicles · 125 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate

Based on 23 Triumph Trophy 650 vehicles and 125 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Trophy 650 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,702 miles.

23
Vehicles
125
MOT tests
316
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Trophy 650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Trophy 650 MOT tests:

  • Other72%
  • Steering28%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Brakes8%

Triumph Trophy 650 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
14100%
23100%
32100%
41100%
51100%
61100%
82100%
92100%
101100%
111100%
12250%
131100%
142100%
151100%
161100%
171100%
18250%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (23)

Most common Triumph Trophy 650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Trophy 650 MOT tests:

  1. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
  2. Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (3 times)
  3. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
  4. Offside Front Brake lever lightly rubbing (3.2.A1a) (2 times)
  5. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  6. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  8. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  9. rear tyre appears to be wearing unevenly (1 times)
  10. Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  12. Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
  13. Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  15. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)

Triumph Trophy 650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 1 3 100% 26,032
2014 1 4 100%
2012 1 1 100% 1
2010 2 2 100% 48,072
2008 1 7 100% 38,432
2006 1 3 100% 633
2001 1 1 100% 2,468
1997 1 12 83% 14,493
1991 1 3 100% 7,867
1973 1 1 100% 60,260
1972 3 14 93% 6,464
1970 3 37 89% 19,519
1969 2 9 100% 27,910
1968 2 8 100% 11,744
1967 1 8 100% 26,902
1966 1 12 100% 24,957

Triumph Trophy 650 reliability FAQ

Across 23 Triumph Trophy 650 vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Trophy 650 MOT issues are: Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d); Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2).

The typical Triumph Trophy 650 in our data has covered around 20,702 miles.

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