Triumph T R 6
Real ownership data from 103 UK T R 6 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common T R 6 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 23.6% |
| Brakes | major | 11.8% |
| Suspension | major | 10% |
| Corrosion | major | 5.5% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | user entered | 3.4% |
| Other | major | 2.4% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
T R 6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 9,430 mi | 113 | 57.78% |
| 1975 | 5 | 53,853 mi | 499 | 80% |
| 1973 | 19 | 65,947 mi | 295 | 74.62% |
| 1972 | 15 | 63,204 mi | 486 | 75% |
| 1971 | 17 | 71,794 mi | 334 | 74.05% |
| 1970 | 6 | 44,856 mi | 1,021 | 73.24% |
| 1969 | 7 | 46,034 mi | 141 | 69.57% |
T R 6 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph T R 6?
Across 103 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (23.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (11.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (10% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph T R 6?
The median Triumph T R 6 in the UK has covered 46,034 miles, and typically rides about 298 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,195 and 76,608 miles.
Is the Triumph T R 6 reliable?
74.83% of Triumph T R 6 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.83 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 103 Triumph T R 6 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.