Triumph Scrambler MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.9 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Triumph Scrambler tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A footrest missing or insecure21.1%

   12 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements19.3%

   11 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.5%

   6 occurrences

4. 4.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake8.8%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.8%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.8%

   5 occurrences

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play7.0%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements7.0%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.0%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords5.3%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.3%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.Number plate showing an incorrect registration3.5%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Triumph Scrambler tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted8.0%

   140 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.8%

   85 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.1%

   72 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.2%

   39 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.4%

   24 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.9%

   15 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.7%

   13 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play0.7%

   12 tests

What gets tested

The Scrambler fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,074

Test classes

class 2: 1,754 · class 1: 2

Compare within the range

Other Triumph motorcycles

• Triumph Tiger91.2%
• Triumph Bonneville90.0%
• Triumph Speed Triple87.7%
• Triumph Sprint86.8% raw
• Triumph Street91.4% raw
• Triumph Street Triple87.8%
• All Triumph motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Triumph Scrambler?

91.5% unadjusted, from 1,756 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Triumph Scrambler fail its MOT on?

"A footrest missing or insecure" is recorded in 21.1% of failed Triumph Scrambler tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (19.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Triumph Scrambler usually have at its MOT?

8,074 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.