Triumph 1500 vs Triumph 900 speed triple: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 1500
74%
MOT pass rate · 37,142 vehicles
Triumph 900 speed triple
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph 900 speed triple (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 1500 | Triumph 900 speed triple |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,068 mi | 36,904 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 37,142 | 2 |
Most common faults
Triumph 1500
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
Triumph 900 speed triple
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
- Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 1500 (74%) and Triumph 900 speed triple (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 1500 report Full Triumph 900 speed triple report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.