Triumph Sprint MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.3 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 Sprint 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 severely22.8%

   115 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements16.7%

   84 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm14.5%

   73 occurrences

4. 4.Audible warning not working8.3%

   42 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake6.9%

   35 occurrences

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.5%

   33 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.8%

   24 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released4.6%

   23 occurrences

9. 9.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.2%

   21 occurrences

10. 10.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning3.6%

    18 occurrences

11. 11.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.6%

    18 occurrences

12. 12.Contaminated with oil, grease etc3.6%

    18 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Triumph Sprint tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.1%

   462 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm6.7%

   383 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.7%

   267 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely4.5%

   256 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.0%

   169 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.6%

   147 tests

7. 7.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.5%

   141 tests

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

   126 tests

How wear changes the picture

Sprint pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Sprint fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

29,819

Test classes

class 2: 5,717 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

Other Triumph motorcycles

• Triumph Tiger91.2%
• Triumph Bonneville90.0%
• Triumph Speed Triple87.7%
• 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 Sprint?

86.8% unadjusted, from 5,718 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Triumph Sprint fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 22.8% of failed Triumph Sprint tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (16.7%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

29,819 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.