Triumph Street Triple Rs
MotorcycleFrom 1,566 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 excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. The top issue, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, caused 9 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.
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 9 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 9 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 7 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud in the case of a single fixing, or more than one loose or missing in the case of multiple fixings. | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.7% | reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2020 | 92.8% | brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
| 2019 | 90.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 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 Triple Rss tested had between 3,584 and 7,606 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
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 Rs MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Street Triple Rs has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,566 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Street Triple Rs?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Street Triple Rs is excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Street Triple Rs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Street Triple Rs is 4,708 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,584 and 7,606 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.