Model report · 2005–2025
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE S A2L
660cc
Petrol
Class 2
85.2%
first-time pass rate
11.1%
failed outright
6,870
median miles at test
54
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a STREET TRIPLE S A2L
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
6 | 42.9 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 14.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 14.3 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 14.3 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 7.1 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 7.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the STREET TRIPLE S A2L beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CB500, TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, HONDA CB600 HORNET).
HONDA
CB500
83.3% pass · 105k tests
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE
87.7% pass · 37.7k tests
HONDA
CB600 HORNET
78.6% pass · 26.4k tests
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE R
87.7% pass · 20.6k tests
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 S A2L.