MOT reliability
Triumph Speedtwin 500
6 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Triumph Speedtwin 500 vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Speedtwin 500 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,858 miles.
6
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
529
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Speedtwin 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Speedtwin 500 MOT tests:
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Triumph Speedtwin 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Triumph Speedtwin 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Speedtwin 500 MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Triumph Speedtwin 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 49,856 |
| 1979 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 58,182 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 36,880 |
| 1948 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,622 |
| 1939 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6 |
| 1938 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 2,606 |
Triumph Speedtwin 500 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Triumph Speedtwin 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Speedtwin 500 MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Triumph Speedtwin 500 in our data has covered around
25,858 miles.
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