Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2000 Triumph TT600 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
7
NHTSA complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 3 | 43% | new |
| Speed Control | 2 | 29% | new |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | new |
| Transmission | 1 | 14% | new |
4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL CONNECTOR LINKING EACH OF THE FEED AND RETURN FUEL HOSES TO THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE MAY FRACTURE FOLLOWING IN-SERVICE HANDLING.
Consequence
FUEL COULD ESCAPE FROM THE FRACTURED BODY OF THE CONNECTOR ONTO THE ENGINE OR SIDE OF THE BIKE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY AND FAIL. THE BARREL AT THE END OF THE INNER CABLE SEIZES IN THE CONTROL LEVER BORE, THEREBY STRESSING THE INNER CABLE.
Consequence
THIS CAUSES THE RIDER TO BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CLUTCH, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND INHIBITING DRIVING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN JANUARY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR TO SPRAG CLUTCH COULD BECOME LOOSE DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE ASSEMBLY METHOD.
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOUSING BOLTS.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SIDE STAND ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence
THE SIDE STAND COULD FALL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL OVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE THE 2 SIDE STAND MOUNTING BOLTS.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILS CONSTANTLY. WITH THE BIKE DYING AROUND TURNS. YET TRIUMPH STILL TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE HELP ME BECAUSE THE NEXT TIME SUCH A THING OCCURS IT COULD BE HARMFUL.*AK”
“THIS COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE SAGEM FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON THE TRIUMPH TT600 MOTORCYCLE. THE ENGINE HAS STALLED ON ME ON FOUR OR FIVE OCCASIONS WHEN BRAKING FROM 30 OR SO MILES PER HOUR, WHEN I HAVE DISENGAGED THE CLUTCH. IN ADDITION THE ENGINE HAS STALLED ON ME ONCE WHILE SITTING AT LIGHTS IN…”
“GOING ABOUT 70 MPH AROUND A TURN WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FROZE, LOCKING THE BACK TIRE AND ALMOST KILLING ME. *SCC [REDACTED]DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS[REDACTED]749978”
“THE BIKE KEEPS STALLING AT "OFF IDLE" EVEN WHILE MOVING OR COASTING. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN IN A TURN, IT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH DUE TO SUSPENSION INSTABILITY. TRIUMPH IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE SITUATION.”
The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Triumph TT600. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.