MOT reliability
Triumph Tss
23 vehicles · 122 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Triumph Tss vehicles and 122 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Tss has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,103 miles.
23
Vehicles
122
MOT tests
677
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Tss problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Tss MOT tests:
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Other160%
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Steering28%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Triumph Tss pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23)
Most common Triumph Tss MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Tss MOT tests:
- Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
- Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- age related cracks in front and rear tyres (1 times)
- Rear tyre has cracks in side wall (1 times)
Triumph Tss pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 13,038 |
| 1983 | 7 | 21 | 95% | 8,659 |
| 1982 | 15 | 92 | 84% | 21,314 |
Triumph Tss reliability FAQ
Across 23 Triumph Tss vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Tss MOT issues are:
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a); Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).
The typical Triumph Tss in our data has covered around
17,103 miles.
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