Triumph Speed
Real ownership data from 1,326 UK Speed motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Speed problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | user entered | 10.1% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 9.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 8.8% |
| Wheels | prs | 7.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 6.8% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 5.5% |
| Frame and structure | major | 3.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is frame and structure.
Speed mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 25,176 mi | 2,122 | 77.78% |
| 2013 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 11 | 15,941 mi | 1,896 | 90% |
| 2009 | 17 | 21,991 mi | 908 | 93.33% |
| 2008 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 31 | 22,694 mi | 1,172 | 88.05% |
| 2006 | 309 | 20,283 mi | 997 | 82.72% |
| 2005 | 140 | 17,542 mi | 894 | 81.91% |
| 2004 | 297 | 19,053 mi | 949 | 82.1% |
| 2003 | 339 | 19,695 mi | 978 | 82.96% |
| 2002 | 61 | 24,653 mi | 1,336 | 81.06% |
| 2001 | 5 | 12,784 mi | 723 | 86.54% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9,374 mi | 638 | 81.25% |
| 1999 | 13 | 29,705 mi | 1,120 | 79.5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 26,350 mi | 1,120 | 80.65% |
| 1997 | 24 | 18,164 mi | 399 | 82.54% |
| 1996 | 9 | 23,443 mi | 978 | 82.61% |
Speed questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph Speed?
Across 1,326 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (10.1% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (9.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (8.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph Speed?
The median Triumph Speed in the UK has covered 19,774 miles, and typically rides about 951 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,005 and 28,823 miles.
Is the Triumph Speed reliable?
82.58% of Triumph Speed MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,326 Triumph Speed motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.