Triumph Speed Triple 955I
MotorcycleFrom 665 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and audible warning not working. The top issue, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 7 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 6 |
| audible warning not working | 5 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 16.3% of Speed Triple 955I failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £56.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 88.9% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a rider’s seat missing or insecure |
| 2003 | 87.9% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 1999 | 76.7% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, contaminated with oil, grease etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Speed Triple 955Is tested had between 16,048 and 35,189 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,013 median miles, the Speed Triple 955I has 0.055 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Tiger | 91.6% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Speed Triple 955I MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Speed Triple 955I has a 86.9% MOT pass rate based on 665 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Speed Triple 955I?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Speed Triple 955I is steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Speed Triple 955I at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Speed Triple 955I is 24,013 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,048 and 35,189 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.