Triumph Trident MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.1 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 Trident 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 insecure23.4%

   26 occurrences

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm13.5%

   15 occurrences

3. 3.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play11.7%

   13 occurrences

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn10.8%

   12 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.8%

   12 occurrences

6. 6.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.9%

   11 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.2%

   8 occurrences

8. 8.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.4%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.5%

   5 occurrences

10. 10.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear4.5%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.5%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.A wheel bearing with excessive play4.5%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Triumph Trident tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.2%

   99 tests

2. 2.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.1%

   98 tests

3. 3.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.4%

   80 tests

4. 4.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.4%

   57 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.4%

   56 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.8%

   43 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.4%

   33 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.0%

   24 tests

What gets tested

The Trident fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

11,539

Test classes

class 2: 2,369 · class 1: 7

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 Trident?

90.7% unadjusted, from 2,376 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Triumph Trident fail its MOT on?

"A footrest missing or insecure" is recorded in 23.4% of failed Triumph Trident tests, followed by "Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" (13.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

11,539 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.