Car statistics

Triumph 2.5 statistics

How many Triumph 2.5s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
315 2.5 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 180 −3.2% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 135 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 1,039 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed in 1994 319 when this data begins
  • Declared off the road 42.9% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 99.4% of those licensed

How many Triumph 2.5s are left in Great Britain?

There were 180 Triumph 2.5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 135 declared off the road (SORN). That is 43.6% fewer than the 319 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Triumph 2.5s licensed in Great Britain

The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.

Triumph 2.5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 319
1995 254
1996 249
1997 257
1998 278
1999 254
2000 239
2001 220
2002 204
2003 180
2004 173
2005 168
2006 155
2007 148
2008 152
2009 147
2010 146
2011 136
2012 135
2013 132
2014 139
2015 142
2016 144
2017 132
2018 161
2019 172
2020 184
2021 192
2022 183
2023 186
2024 186
2025 181
2026 180

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Triumph 2.5 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Triumph 2.5s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Triumph 2.5 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 182 Triumph 2.5s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 96.2% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Triumph 2.5s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
2,401cc to 2,500cc 175 licensed 96.2%
Other sizes 7 licensed 3.8%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
2,401–2,500cc Petrol 174 95.6%
2,501–2,600cc Petrol 3 1.6%

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Triumph 2.5 safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Triumph 2.5 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Triumph 2.5. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Triumph 2.5 with other Triumph models

Triumph 2.5 compared with other Triumph models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Triumph 2.5 180 −3.2% 135 1039 Petrol
Triumph Stag 5,887 −1.4% 2,543 414 Petrol
Triumph Spitfire 4,563 −1.9% 4,071 445 Petrol
Triumph TR6 3,999 −0.3% 1,105 461 Petrol
Triumph Herald 2,595 −2.4% 2,013 519 Petrol

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 315 2.5 records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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