Triumph Speedmaster 865
Real ownership data from 1,211 UK Speedmaster 865 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Speedmaster 865 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 6.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 2.2% |
| Other | major | 2% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
Speedmaster 865 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 7,778 mi | 432 | 85.29% |
| 2016 | 134 | 8,408 mi | 771 | 89.97% |
| 2015 | 142 | 8,864 mi | 706 | 89.59% |
| 2014 | 189 | 11,711 mi | 862 | 87.84% |
| 2013 | 94 | 11,046 mi | 730 | 87.66% |
| 2012 | 99 | 14,150 mi | 898 | 87.89% |
| 2011 | 97 | 12,146 mi | 740 | 88.74% |
| 2010 | 65 | 13,371 mi | 847 | 87.07% |
| 2009 | 92 | 16,040 mi | 774 | 84.36% |
| 2008 | 85 | 14,201 mi | 827 | 84.52% |
| 2007 | 61 | 12,932 mi | 655 | 86.01% |
| 2006 | 74 | 14,482 mi | 756 | 86.83% |
| 2005 | 66 | 15,084 mi | 828 | 86.22% |
Speedmaster 865 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph Speedmaster 865?
Across 1,211 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (6.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.1% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (3.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph Speedmaster 865?
The median Triumph Speedmaster 865 in the UK has covered 12,017 miles, and typically rides about 776 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,094 and 19,236 miles.
Is the Triumph Speedmaster 865 reliable?
87.14% of Triumph Speedmaster 865 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.58 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,211 Triumph Speedmaster 865 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.