Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Kawasaki GPZ1000 vs Triumph Speed Triple
The Triumph Speed Triple passes its MOT first time more often than the Kawasaki GPZ1000: 85.6% vs 76.7%, a 8.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Kawasaki GPZ1000 | Triumph Speed Triple |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 76.7% | 85.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 15.9% | 7.3% |
| Median miles at test | 35,126 | 12,419 |
| MOT tests analysed | 3,048 | 74,618 |
| Most common failure | brakes | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.