TRIUMPH 5T

500cc Petrol Class 2

#618 of 5426 overall #44 of 175 TRIUMPHs #376 of 2787 other bikes

91.3%

first-time pass rate

2.8%

failed outright

7,521

median miles at test

390

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2012

The 5T's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.8 points since 2006, 96.6% to 91.8%.

how the 5T's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 5T passes first time 90.3% of the time; by 40k that's 82.4%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	9	42.9
brakes	5	23.8
reg plates and vin	3	14.3
steering and suspension	2	9.5
driving controls	1	4.8
tyres and wheels	1	4.8

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 5T beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 5T.