Triumph Street Triple RS MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.2 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 Street Triple RS 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 requirements24.6%

   14 occurrences

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution17.5%

   10 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.0%

   8 occurrences

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm14.0%

   8 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear12.3%

   7 occurrences

6. 6.Audible warning not working10.5%

   6 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.8%

   5 occurrences

8. 8.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements8.8%

   5 occurrences

9. 9.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements3.5%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play3.5%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre cords exposed or damaged3.5%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.5%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Triumph Street Triple RS tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted7.8%

   118 tests

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

   92 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.7%

   55 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.1%

   47 tests

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

   26 tests

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

   18 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.0%

   15 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured0.6%

   9 tests

What gets tested

The Street Triple RS fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

7,126

Test classes

class 2: 1,501 · class 1: 3

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 Street Triple RS?

92.8% unadjusted, from 1,504 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Triumph Street Triple RS fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 24.6% of failed Triumph Street Triple RS tests, followed by "Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" (17.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

7,126 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.