Triumph Speed Twin 900 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Triumph Speed Twin 900 reliable? We analysed 159 real MOT tests across 147 vehicles to find out.
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The Triumph Speed Twin 900 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Speed Twin 900.
Triumph Speed Twin 900 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Triumph Speed Twin 900. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Triumph Speed Twin 900 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Triumph Speed Twin 900 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Triumph Speed Twin 900 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph Speed Twin 900 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Triumph Speed Twin 900 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Speed Twin 900 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 95.7% | 2,610 | 3,927 | 5,784 |
| 2022 | 65 | 90.8% | 2,588 | 4,624 | 7,033 |
How Long Does a Triumph Speed Twin 900 Last?
Based on 147 Triumph Speed Twin 900 vehicles on UK roads.
Triumph Speed Twin 900 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Speed Twin 900 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Speed Twin 900
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.7% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
90.8% MOT pass rate from 65 tests
The best year to buy a used Triumph Speed Twin 900 is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.7% across 93 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Triumph Speed Twin 900 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Speed Twin 900 THIS CAR | 93.7% | 159 | 4,040 mi | — yrs |
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.1% | 235,206 | 7,823 mi | 53 yrs |
| Triumph Tiger | 90.6% | 196,853 | 17,026 mi | 32 yrs |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.3% | 158,613 | 21,242 mi | 33 yrs |
| Porsche Cayenne V6 Auto | 95.9% | 121 | 39,952 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Speed Twin 900 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Triumph Speed Twin 900 has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.7% across 159 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph Speed Twin 900 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.