Triumph Speedmaster MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.0 points below 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 Speedmaster tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements16.3%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution11.6%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.A tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber11.6%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.6%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements9.3%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.3%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.3%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake7.0%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A lamp missing or inoperative7.0%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel4.7%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released4.7%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Triumph Speedmaster tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted12.7%

   80 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.1%

   32 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.1%

   26 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.2%

   14 tests

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.2%

   14 tests

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

   11 tests

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

   11 tests

8. 8.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted1.1%

   7 tests

How wear changes the picture

Speedmaster pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Speedmaster fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

17,464

Test classes

class 2: 631

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 Speedmaster?

86.5% unadjusted, from 631 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Triumph Speedmaster fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 16.3% of failed Triumph Speedmaster tests, followed by "Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" (11.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

17,464 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.