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MOT reliability

Triumph Speedmaster

1,032 vehicles · 12,595 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,032 Triumph Speedmaster vehicles and 12,595 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Speedmaster has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,859 miles.

1,032
Vehicles
12,595
MOT tests
1,123
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Speedmaster problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Speedmaster MOT tests:

  • Other51%
  • Brakes19%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Steering4%

Triumph Speedmaster pass rate by age

How the Triumph Speedmaster's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
14100%
22190%
398888%
497488%
596987%
691790%
792486%
886888%
984287%
1080288%
1173988%
1273387%
1366889%
1463387%
1558987%
1650888%
1740890%
1833589%
1926389%
2018186%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,032)

Most common Triumph Speedmaster MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Speedmaster MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (576 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (450 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (305 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (242 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (189 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (188 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (157 times)
  8. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (152 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (129 times)
  10. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (124 times)
  11. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (107 times)
  12. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (96 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (86 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (67 times)
  15. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (63 times)

Triumph Speedmaster pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 2 100% 7,435
2020 5 17 88% 6,227
2019 3 12 100% 3,844
2018 11 56 89% 12,988
2017 1 8 88% 24,620
2016 17 120 87% 11,625
2015 23 171 88% 9,133
2014 33 290 89% 13,198
2013 13 110 89% 15,717
2012 32 339 90% 14,807
2011 98 1,071 90% 17,266
2010 89 1,074 88% 17,250
2009 113 1,363 89% 17,733
2008 95 1,153 88% 17,903
2007 103 1,455 88% 19,914
2006 126 1,766 88% 23,600
2005 90 1,173 85% 17,970
2004 90 1,187 86% 26,439
2003 84 1,191 88% 20,487
2002 1 20 85% —
1997 1 9 89% 13,649
1981 1 3 100% 3,920
1964 1 1 100% 884
1960 1 4 50% 10,271

Triumph Speedmaster reliability FAQ

Across 1,032 Triumph Speedmaster vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Speedmaster MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Triumph Speedmaster in our data has covered around 18,859 miles.

Compare the Triumph Speedmaster

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