Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Triumph Trophy vs Honda Goldwing
The Honda Goldwing passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Trophy: 85.9% vs 84.0%, a 1.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Triumph Trophy | Honda Goldwing |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 84.0% | 85.9% |
| Outright fail rate | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +0.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
| Engine size | 1,180cc | 1,500cc |
| Rank among all models | #2748 of 5428 | #2232 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 25,399 | 44,401 |
| MOT tests analysed | 39,196 | 6,015 |
| 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 Trophy | Honda Goldwing |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Lights & signalling | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Steering & suspension | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Structure & body | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Drive system | 0.5% | 0% |
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 Trophy | Honda Goldwing |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 87.2% | 87.4% |
| 2019 | 85.1% | 88.5% |
| 2020 | 88.8% | 91.1% |
| 2021 | 85.9% | 89.8% |
| 2022 | 87.5% | 88.1% |
| 2023 | 87.2% | 91.3% |
| 2024 | 85.9% | 92.9% |
| 2025 | 88.5% | 82.5% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Triumph Trophy | Honda Goldwing |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 90.7% | 88.7% |
| 10k-20k miles | 86.6% | 91.4% |
| 20k-30k miles | 83.5% | 87.9% |
| 30k-40k miles | 81.6% | 87.6% |
| 40k-50k miles | 80.1% | 85.9% |
| 50k-60k miles | 78.8% | 83.2% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Triumph Trophy vs Honda Goldwing FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Triumph Trophy or the Honda Goldwing?
The Honda Goldwing passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Trophy: 85.9% vs 84.0%, a 1.9-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda Goldwing still comes out ahead: +0.8 points vs comparable bikes for the Triumph Trophy, +4.3 for the Honda Goldwing. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Triumph Trophy fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 5.2% of Triumph Trophy MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (3.8%).
What does the Honda Goldwing fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 4.7% of Honda Goldwing MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (3.1%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Triumph Trophy or the Honda Goldwing?
At 50k-60k miles the Honda Goldwing passes first time more often: 78.8% for the Triumph Trophy vs 83.2% for the Honda Goldwing.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.