Triumph T160
Real ownership data from 189 UK T160 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common T160 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 6.5% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 9.9% |
| Electrical | fail | 2.9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.1% |
| Other | fail | 1.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
T160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 14,494 mi | 210 | 94.87% |
| 1991 | 5 | 14,781 mi | 250 | 97.06% |
| 1978 | 6 | 22,721 mi | 120 | 82.14% |
| 1977 | 35 | 18,541 mi | 274 | 85.24% |
| 1976 | 28 | 16,346 mi | 240 | 90.6% |
| 1975 | 47 | 15,364 mi | 244 | 90.28% |
T160 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph T160?
Across 189 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (6.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (9.9% of all recorded faults), electrical (2.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph T160?
The median Triumph T160 in the UK has covered 14,729 miles, and typically rides about 264 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,306 and 24,448 miles.
Is the Triumph T160 reliable?
89.94% of Triumph T160 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.47 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 189 Triumph T160 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.