Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 vs Honda CB1300
The Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB1300: 92.6% vs 89.3%, a 3.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 92.6% | 89.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +3.4 pts | +4.5 pts |
| Engine size | 1,160cc | 1,284cc |
| Rank among all models | #367 of 5428 | #1180 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 5,200 | 15,887 |
| MOT tests analysed | 960 | 25,878 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Tyres & wheels | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Brakes | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Steering & suspension | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Structure & body | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 0.2% |
| Drive system | 0% | 0.1% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 92.7% | 91.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 91.8% | 90.2% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 vs Honda CB1300 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 or the Honda CB1300?
The Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB1300: 92.6% vs 89.3%, a 3.3-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CB1300 still comes out ahead: +3.4 points vs comparable bikes for the Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160, +4.5 for the Honda CB1300. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 1.2% of Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (0.4%).
What does the Honda CB1300 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 1.6% of Honda CB1300 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (1.5%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.