Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Speed triple 1050-r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 2000
78%
MOT pass rate · 57,492 vehicles
Triumph Speed triple 1050-r
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Speed triple 1050-r (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Speed triple 1050-r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | — |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 1 |
Most common faults
Triumph 2000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Triumph Speed triple 1050-r
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
- Exhaust noisy exhaust slightly louder than standard (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Speed triple 1050-r (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Speed triple 1050-r 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.