Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Suzuki TL1000R vs Triumph Sprint
The Triumph Sprint passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki TL1000R — 85.6% vs 79.6%, a 6.0-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Suzuki TL1000R | Triumph Sprint |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 79.6% | 85.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| Median miles at test | 20,344 | 20,615 |
| MOT tests analysed | 16,972 | 132,827 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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.