Triumph Scrambler
Real ownership data from 947 UK Scrambler motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Scrambler problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | user entered | 25% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 12.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 12.5% |
| Lights and indicators | user entered | 12.5% |
| Brakes | fail | 12.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
Scrambler mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 276 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 214 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 184 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 99 | 1,434 mi | — | 100% |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 13 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 17 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 23 | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 26 | 521 mi | 174 | 83.33% |
| 2007 | 25 | 2,213 mi | — | 100% |
| 2006 | 19 | — | — | — |
Scrambler questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph Scrambler?
Across 947 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (25% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (12.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (12.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph Scrambler?
The median Triumph Scrambler in the UK has covered 1,824 miles, and typically rides about 254 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,206 and 4,669 miles.
Is the Triumph Scrambler reliable?
94.12% of Triumph Scrambler MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.44 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 947 Triumph Scrambler motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.