Triumph Speed Triple MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

1.1 points above the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

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

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely14.6%

   64 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements11.8%

   52 occurrences

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.9%

   48 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.6%

   42 occurrences

5. 5.Audible warning not working9.1%

   40 occurrences

6. 6.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.2%

   36 occurrences

7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.5%

   33 occurrences

8. 8.A footrest missing or insecure5.9%

   26 occurrences

9. 9.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.7%

   25 occurrences

10. 10.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.5%

    24 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.2%

    23 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.0%

    22 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Triumph Speed Triple tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted8.7%

   524 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.8%

   409 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.4%

   266 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.4%

   206 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.6%

   159 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.2%

   130 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play1.6%

   99 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.4%

   84 tests

How wear changes the picture

Speed Triple pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Speed Triple fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

18,500

Test classes

class 2: 6,020 · class 1: 4

Compare within the range

Other Triumph motorcycles

• Triumph Tiger91.2%
• Triumph Bonneville90.0%
• Triumph Sprint86.8% raw
• Triumph Street91.4% raw
• Triumph Street Triple87.8%
• Triumph Daytona86.3% raw
• All Triumph motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Triumph Speed Triple?

87.7% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 23 of 36 motorcycle models, from 6,024 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Triumph Speed Triple fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 14.6% of failed Triumph Speed Triple tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (11.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

18,500 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.