Model report · 2005–2025
TRIUMPH T BIRD
885cc
Petrol
Class 2
73.3%
first-time pass rate
15.2%
failed outright
19,229
median miles at test
105
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a T BIRD
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
10 | 32.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 22.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 16.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 12.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 6.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 3.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 3.2 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 3.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the T BIRD beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT, HONDA VFR800 FI).
BMW
R1150
88.5% pass · 171k tests
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k tests
HONDA
VFR800 FI
86.7% pass · 89.4k tests
KAWASAKI
ZX-9R
80.7% pass · 89.0k tests
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 T BIRD.