Triumph Street Scrambler Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Triumph Street Scrambler reliable? We analysed 673 real MOT tests across 300 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph Street Scrambler is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Street Scrambler.
Triumph Street Scrambler Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph Street Scrambler. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph Street Scrambler MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph Street Scrambler to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph Street Scrambler Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph Street Scrambler models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Triumph Street Scrambler Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Triumph Street Scrambler owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Triumph Street Scrambler MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Street Scrambler year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 181 | 91.2% | 2,324 | 3,998 | 6,286 |
| 2021 | 231 | 91.8% | 2,342 | 4,316 | 6,902 |
| 2017 | 78 | 89.7% | 3,570 | 6,032 | 10,265 |
How Long Does a Triumph Street Scrambler Last?
Based on 300 Triumph Street Scrambler vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph Street Scrambler Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Street Scrambler 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 Street Scrambler
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.8% MOT pass rate from 231 tests
89.7% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph Street Scrambler is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.8% across 231 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Triumph Street Scrambler Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Street Scrambler THIS CAR | 92.3% | 673 | 4,482 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 |
| Mazda 3 Se-l | 90.4% | 993 | 55,616 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Street Scrambler outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Triumph Street Scrambler has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 673 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph Street Scrambler 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 Street Scrambler owner drives around 703 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.