Triumph T 100
Real ownership data from 71 UK T 100 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common T 100 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 9.2% |
| Other | fail | 6.5% |
| Brakes | fail | 6.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.4% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 4.3% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.2% |
| Electrical | prs | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
T 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 | 4,585 mi | 352 | 89.36% |
| 2005 | 14 | 7,285 mi | 64 | 82.22% |
| 1969 | 6 | 4,426 mi | 117 | 91.89% |
T 100 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph T 100?
Across 71 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.2% of all recorded faults), other (6.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph T 100?
The median Triumph T 100 in the UK has covered 5,042 miles, and typically rides about 163 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,258 and 13,661 miles.
Is the Triumph T 100 reliable?
87.58% of Triumph T 100 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.57 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 71 Triumph T 100 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.