Triumph Street
MotorcycleFrom 5,910 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, audible warning not working and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 32 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.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 32 |
| audible warning not working | 26 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 26 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 24 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 20 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 19 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 15 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 13 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 13 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.1% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2020 | 92.3% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 93.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a footrest missing or insecure |
| 2018 | 91.5% | audible warning not working, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 91.3% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Streets tested had between 5,202 and 12,925 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,412 median miles, the Street has 0.102 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 Street MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Street has a 91.4% MOT pass rate based on 5,910 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Street?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Street is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include audible warning not working.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Street at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Street is 8,412 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,202 and 12,925 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.