Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen reliable? We analysed 283 real MOT tests across 140 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 277 | 91.0% | 1,230 | 2,260 | 4,462 |
How Long Does a Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen Last?
Based on 140 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.0% MOT pass rate from 277 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.0% across 277 tests.
How Does the Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen THIS CAR | 91.2% | 283 | 2,289 mi | — yrs |
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.1% | 235,206 | 7,823 mi | 53 yrs |
| Triumph Tiger | 90.6% | 196,853 | 17,026 mi | 32 yrs |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.3% | 158,613 | 21,242 mi | 33 yrs |
| Citroen C4 Vtr | 75.2% | 327 | 92,436 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 283 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve Mcqueen owner drives around 662 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.