Triumph Scrambler 1200
Real ownership data from 3,317 UK Scrambler 1200 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Scrambler 1200 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 16.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 13.5% |
| Wheels | major | 7.2% |
| Electrical | major | 6.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | prs | 5.4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 5.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4.5% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 4.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
Scrambler 1200 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 | 295 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 283 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 397 | 3,960 mi | — | 100% |
| 2023 | 316 | 4,556 mi | 374 | 92.26% |
| 2022 | 317 | 4,868 mi | 1,103 | 91.24% |
| 2021 | 515 | 5,525 mi | 993 | 90.77% |
| 2020 | 411 | 6,779 mi | 951 | 91.3% |
| 2019 | 717 | 9,634 mi | 1,229 | 91.14% |
| 2018 | 66 | 9,837 mi | 1,174 | 93.08% |
Scrambler 1200 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph Scrambler 1200?
Across 3,317 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (16.2% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (13.5% of all recorded faults), wheels (7.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph Scrambler 1200?
The median Triumph Scrambler 1200 in the UK has covered 6,978 miles, and typically rides about 1,066 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,826 and 11,510 miles.
Is the Triumph Scrambler 1200 reliable?
91.22% of Triumph Scrambler 1200 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 3,317 Triumph Scrambler 1200 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.