TRIUMPH EXPLORER
Pass rate over time
The EXPLORER's first-time pass rate has risen 2.2 points since 2015, 88.4% to 90.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage EXPLORER passes first time 95.4% of the time; by 40k that's 86.5%.
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.
What fails on a EXPLORER
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
10 | 34.5 |
| suspension |
|
8 | 27.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 13.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 10.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 3.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the EXPLORER beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, DUCATI MULTISTRADA, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin).
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 EXPLORER.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2012 (91.0% pass). Weakest: 2012 (91.0%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.