Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.9 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear35.3%

   6 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements23.5%

   4 occurrences

3. 3.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements11.8%

   2 occurrences

4. 4.A wheel bearing excessively rough5.9%

   1 occurrences

5. 5.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel5.9%

   1 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.9%

   1 occurrences

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn5.9%

   1 occurrences

8. 8.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber5.9%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements5.9%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED5.9%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Steering head bearings have excessive wear or play5.9%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Headlamp not securely attached5.9%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.2%

   89 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.5%

   47 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.9%

   14 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.4%

   10 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.2%

   9 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.5%

   4 tests

7. 7.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted0.5%

   4 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play0.5%

   4 tests

What gets tested

The Speed Triple RS 1160 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

6,196

Test classes

class 2: 728

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 Triple RS 1160?

93.4% unadjusted, from 728 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 35.3% of failed Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (23.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 usually have at its MOT?

6,196 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.