Triumph Speedmaster 865
Real ownership data from 1,217 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 13.9% |
| Suspension | major | 12.4% |
| Electrical | major | 7.1% |
| Other | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 2.4% |
| Brakes | fail | 2.4% |
| Wheels | fail | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
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 | 8,612 mi | 760 | 89.84% |
| 2015 | 144 | 8,980 mi | 689 | 89.74% |
| 2014 | 190 | 11,666 mi | 857 | 87.98% |
| 2013 | 94 | 11,046 mi | 726 | 87.67% |
| 2012 | 99 | 14,206 mi | 913 | 88.03% |
| 2011 | 98 | 12,670 mi | 745 | 88.78% |
| 2010 | 65 | 13,371 mi | 847 | 87.04% |
| 2009 | 92 | 16,040 mi | 766 | 84.48% |
| 2008 | 85 | 14,550 mi | 827 | 84.55% |
| 2007 | 61 | 13,706 mi | 655 | 86.08% |
| 2006 | 74 | 14,606 mi | 737 | 86.59% |
| 2005 | 67 | 15,414 mi | 828 | 86.18% |
Speedmaster 865 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Triumph Speedmaster 865?
Across 1,217 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (13.9% of all recorded faults), suspension (12.4% of all recorded faults), electrical (7.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Triumph Speedmaster 865?
The median Triumph Speedmaster 865 in the UK has covered 12,051 miles, and typically rides about 765 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,135 and 19,254 miles.
Is the Triumph Speedmaster 865 reliable?
87.18% of Triumph Speedmaster 865 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,217 Triumph Speedmaster 865 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.