Triumph 900
Real ownership data from 77 UK 900 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 900 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 19.4% |
| Brakes | major | 12% |
| Tyres | fail | 8.2% |
| Suspension | major | 7.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 6.7% |
| Other | major | 4.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.6% |
| Electrical | fail | 3.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 11 | 24,530 mi | 378 | 88.79% |
| 1995 | 14 | 25,201 mi | 563 | 79.76% |
| 1994 | 22 | 40,756 mi | 575 | 85.15% |
| 1993 | 15 | 32,567 mi | 866 | 81.2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 39,630 mi | 563 | 73.33% |
900 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph 900?
Across 77 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (19.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (12% of all recorded faults), tyres (8.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph 900?
The median Triumph 900 in the UK has covered 29,286 miles, and typically rides about 628 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,046 and 43,548 miles.
Is the Triumph 900 reliable?
82.46% of Triumph 900 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.49 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 77 Triumph 900 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.