Triumph Speed Triple 885
Real ownership data from 422 UK Speed Triple 885 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Speed Triple 885 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.6% |
| Brakes | major | 8% |
| Tyres | fail | 3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.8% |
| Suspension | fail | 2.7% |
| Other | fail | 2.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.5% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
Speed Triple 885 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 12 | 20,600 mi | 860 | 83.04% |
| 1998 | 40 | 24,558 mi | 840 | 80.89% |
| 1997 | 94 | 25,812 mi | 710 | 81.35% |
| 1996 | 72 | 21,872 mi | 414 | 84.62% |
| 1995 | 104 | 30,028 mi | 538 | 85.04% |
| 1994 | 94 | 31,931 mi | 558 | 85.62% |
Speed Triple 885 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph Speed Triple 885?
Across 422 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (8% of all recorded faults), tyres (3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph Speed Triple 885?
The median Triumph Speed Triple 885 in the UK has covered 26,502 miles, and typically rides about 617 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 17,331 and 38,588 miles.
Is the Triumph Speed Triple 885 reliable?
83.94% of Triumph Speed Triple 885 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.81 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 422 Triumph Speed Triple 885 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.