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MOT reliability

Triumph Speed twin 900

1,076 vehicles · 231 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,076 Triumph Speed twin 900 vehicles and 231 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Speed twin 900 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 4,551 miles.

1,076
Vehicles
231
MOT tests
2,678
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Speed twin 900 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Speed twin 900 MOT tests:

  • Brakes49%
  • Lamps & electrical25%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Steering11%
  • Other11%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Triumph Speed twin 900 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2978%
320295%
42085%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,075), Other (1)

Most common Triumph Speed twin 900 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Speed twin 900 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (9 times)
  2. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
  3. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  7. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Front front mudguard removed. (2 times)
  10. Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Rear drive chain has tight links. (2 times)
  12. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
  13. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)

Triumph Speed twin 900 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2024 1 2 50% 4,435
2023 146 154 95% 4,463
2022 61 75 91% 4,764

Triumph Speed twin 900 reliability FAQ

Across 1,076 Triumph Speed twin 900 vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Speed twin 900 MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)).

The typical Triumph Speed twin 900 in our data has covered around 4,551 miles.

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