Triumph 750
Real ownership data from 79 UK 750 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 750 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 11.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.4% |
| Other | fail | 6.1% |
| Tyres | major | 4.2% |
| Suspension | major | 3% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.1% |
| Wheels | major | 1.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
750 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 6 | 26,621 mi | 281 | 92.86% |
| 1979 | 5 | 18,427 mi | 158 | 91.67% |
| 1978 | 14 | 27,812 mi | 321 | 92.41% |
| 1977 | 6 | 13,956 mi | 365 | 82.35% |
| 1976 | 5 | 12,331 mi | 33 | 72.73% |
| 1975 | 8 | 16,312 mi | 68 | 78.13% |
750 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph 750?
Across 79 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (11.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.4% of all recorded faults), other (6.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph 750?
The median Triumph 750 in the UK has covered 18,937 miles, and typically rides about 194 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,219 and 30,760 miles.
Is the Triumph 750 reliable?
87.6% of Triumph 750 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.61 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 79 Triumph 750 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.