Triumph Thruxton RS Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Triumph Thruxton RS reliable? We analysed 412 real MOT tests across 195 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph Thruxton RS is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Thruxton RS.
Triumph Thruxton RS Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph Thruxton RS. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph Thruxton RS MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph Thruxton RS to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph Thruxton RS Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph Thruxton RS models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Triumph Thruxton RS Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Triumph Thruxton RS owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Triumph Thruxton RS MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Thruxton RS year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 54 | 98.1% | 2,082 | 3,408 | 5,886 |
| 2021 | 165 | 90.9% | 2,368 | 3,968 | 5,953 |
| 2020 | 86 | 84.9% | 2,188 | 3,572 | 6,724 |
| 2019 | 73 | 94.5% | 2,440 | 3,674 | 6,072 |
How Long Does a Triumph Thruxton RS Last?
Based on 195 Triumph Thruxton RS vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph Thruxton RS Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Thruxton RS 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 Thruxton RS
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
98.1% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
84.9% MOT pass rate from 86 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph Thruxton RS is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.1% across 54 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Triumph Thruxton RS Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Thruxton RS THIS CAR | 92.0% | 412 | 3,730 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 |
| Renault Megane Extreme 16V 100 | 71.6% | 668 | 88,896 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Thruxton RS outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Triumph Thruxton RS has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.0% across 412 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 tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph Thruxton RS 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 Thruxton RS owner drives around 725 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.