TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE RS
Pass rate over time
The STREET TRIPLE RS's first-time pass rate has risen 6.4 points since 2022, 86.3% to 92.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage STREET TRIPLE RS passes first time 93.3% of the time; by 20k that's 82.4%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a STREET TRIPLE RS
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
53 | 31.5 | 0.9× |
| brakes |
|
32 | 19 | 0.2× |
| tyres |
|
28 | 16.7 | 1.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
19 | 11.3 | 0.8× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
16 | 9.5 | 2.3× |
| steering |
|
7 | 4.2 | 0.6× |
| suspension |
|
6 | 3.6 | 0.3× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
5 | 3 | 0.9× |
| wheels |
|
2 | 1.2 | 1.1× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the STREET TRIPLE RS beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, HONDA CB600 HORNET, TRIUMPH TRIDENT).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the STREET TRIPLE RS.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2022 (93.8% pass). Weakest: 2019 (90.0%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE RS FAQ
Is the TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE RS reliable?
The TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE RS is more reliable than average for its class: 91.9% of its 2,966 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #489 of 5426 models.
What does a STREET TRIPLE RS fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 32% of all defects recorded against failed STREET TRIPLE RS tests.
What is the best year of STREET TRIPLE RS to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2022-registered examples do best (93.8%) and 2019 worst (90.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a STREET TRIPLE RS last?
The median STREET TRIPLE RS shows 5,508 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 82.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.