Triumph Speedmaster 865
Real ownership data from 1,213 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | major | 12.8% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 8.3% |
| Tyres | user entered | 7.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 7.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.3% |
| Suspension | major | 6.1% |
| Electrical | major | 3.4% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 3.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
Speedmaster 865 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 7,778 mi | 412 | 85% |
| 2016 | 134 | 8,408 mi | 771 | 89.97% |
| 2015 | 143 | 8,885 mi | 693 | 89.67% |
| 2014 | 189 | 11,711 mi | 858 | 87.86% |
| 2013 | 94 | 11,046 mi | 730 | 87.62% |
| 2012 | 99 | 14,206 mi | 913 | 87.97% |
| 2011 | 97 | 12,146 mi | 740 | 88.8% |
| 2010 | 65 | 13,371 mi | 847 | 86.98% |
| 2009 | 92 | 16,040 mi | 774 | 84.44% |
| 2008 | 85 | 14,201 mi | 827 | 84.49% |
| 2007 | 61 | 12,932 mi | 655 | 86.02% |
| 2006 | 74 | 14,606 mi | 742 | 86.64% |
| 2005 | 66 | 15,084 mi | 828 | 86.17% |
Speedmaster 865 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph Speedmaster 865?
Across 1,213 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (12.8% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (8.3% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph Speedmaster 865?
The median Triumph Speedmaster 865 in the UK has covered 12,042 miles, and typically rides about 774 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,125 and 19,254 miles.
Is the Triumph Speedmaster 865 reliable?
87.14% of Triumph Speedmaster 865 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.05 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,213 Triumph Speedmaster 865 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.