Triumph Speed MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

3.3 points above the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Triumph Speed tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm19.1%

   31 occurrences

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution18.5%

   30 occurrences

3. 3.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED10.5%

   17 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.6%

   14 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.0%

   13 occurrences

6. 6.Audible warning not working6.2%

   10 occurrences

7. 7.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements5.6%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play4.9%

   8 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.9%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.3%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake4.3%

    7 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Triumph Speed tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.1%

   239 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.8%

   189 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.8%

   148 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.6%

   142 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.7%

   68 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.2%

   48 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.2%

   48 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play0.7%

   29 tests

How wear changes the picture

Speed pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Speed fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,898

Test classes

class 2: 3,894 · class 1: 9

Compare within the range

Other Triumph motorcycles

• Triumph Tiger91.2%
• Triumph Bonneville90.0%
• Triumph Speed Triple87.7%
• Triumph Sprint86.8% raw
• Triumph Street91.4% raw
• Triumph Street Triple87.8%
• All Triumph motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Triumph Speed?

89.9% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 10 of 36 motorcycle models, from 3,903 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Triumph Speed fail its MOT on?

"Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm" is recorded in 19.1% of failed Triumph Speed tests, followed by "Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" (18.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Triumph Speed usually have at its MOT?

8,898 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.