Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Triumph Trident vs Aprilia Tuono
The Aprilia Tuono passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Trident: 88.4% vs 85.0%, a 3.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Triumph Trident | Aprilia Tuono |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 85.0% | 88.4% |
| Outright fail rate | 8.8% | 5.5% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts |
| Engine size | 885cc | 998cc |
| Rank among all models | #2491 of 5428 | #1478 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 23,417 | 11,489 |
| MOT tests analysed | 23,936 | 34,724 |
| Most common failure | brakes | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Triumph Trident | Aprilia Tuono |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Brakes | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Steering & suspension | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Structure & body | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Drive system | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.3% | 0.2% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Triumph Trident | Aprilia Tuono |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 85.4% | 88.7% |
| 2019 | 86.5% | 89.4% |
| 2020 | 87.3% | 90.5% |
| 2021 | 85.4% | 90.2% |
| 2022 | 83.9% | 89.9% |
| 2023 | 88.7% | 90.4% |
| 2024 | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| 2025 | 90.2% | 90.3% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Triumph Trident | Aprilia Tuono |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 89.7% | 90.7% |
| 10k-20k miles | 86.6% | 87.2% |
| 20k-30k miles | 83.6% | 86.2% |
| 30k-40k miles | 82.4% | 84.6% |
| 40k-50k miles | 82.6% | 82.1% |
| 50k-60k miles | 80.6% | 85.7% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Triumph Trident vs Aprilia Tuono FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Triumph Trident or the Aprilia Tuono?
The Aprilia Tuono passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Trident: 88.4% vs 85.0%, a 3.4-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Aprilia Tuono still comes out ahead: +1.0 points vs comparable bikes for the Triumph Trident, +2.3 for the Aprilia Tuono. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Triumph Trident fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 3.9% of Triumph Trident MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (3.3%).
What does the Aprilia Tuono fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 2.5% of Aprilia Tuono MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (1.5%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Triumph Trident or the Aprilia Tuono?
At 50k-60k miles the Aprilia Tuono passes first time more often: 80.6% for the Triumph Trident vs 85.7% for the Aprilia Tuono.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.