MOT reliability

Triumph Speedtriple

Q: Is the Triumph Speedtriple reliable?

Across 73 Triumph Speedtriple vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

73 vehicles · 745 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 73 Triumph Speedtriple vehicles and 745 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Speedtriple has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,429 miles.

Vehicles

745

MOT tests

1,029

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Speedtriple problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Speedtriple MOT tests:

Other82%
Brakes9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Seatbelts & equipment7%
Steering6%
Lamps & electrical6%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Body & structure0%

Triumph Speedtriple pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	11	100%
4	17	88%
5	14	93%
6	13	92%
7	20	85%
8	23	87%
9	26	81%
10	38	87%
11	53	83%
12	59	83%
13	46	83%
14	40	90%
15	37	89%
16	43	88%
17	46	78%
18	36	89%
19	35	91%
20	30	93%

Fuel types: Petrol (73)

Most common Triumph Speedtriple MOT faults

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (31 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (27 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (22 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (13 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (7 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (7 times)

Triumph Speedtriple pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	1	9	100%	17,635
2010	1	2	100%	9,267
2009	5	51	94%	15,046
2008	1	14	100%	22,344
2005	1	11	82%	5,539
2004	2	38	76%	27,196
2003	3	39	85%	16,926
2002	2	20	90%	31,007
2000	3	25	92%	61,036
1999	3	28	89%	45,401
1998	3	43	77%	30,869
1997	9	72	90%	20,494
1996	12	136	88%	24,420
1995	17	173	88%	25,344
1994	9	80	84%	31,642
1960	1	4	100%	25,075

Triumph Speedtriple reliability FAQ

Across 73 Triumph Speedtriple vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Triumph Speedtriple in our data has covered around 26,429 miles.

Compare the Triumph Speedtriple

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