Triumph Street Triple
MotorcycleFrom 3,111 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 23 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 23 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 22 |
| audible warning not working | 16 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 12 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 8.2% of Street Triple 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 £57.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 89.3% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2012 | 88.1% | a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2011 | 87.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, audible warning not working |
| 2010 | 88.8% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
3 earlier years
| 2009 | 88.4% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2008 | 86.4% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2007 | 87.8% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Street Triples tested had between 14,050 and 24,781 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,270 median miles, the Street Triple has 0.066 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 Triple MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Street Triple has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 3,111 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Street Triple?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Street Triple is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Street Triple at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Street Triple is 18,270 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,050 and 24,781 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.