Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Triumph Speed Triple vs Honda CB1300
The Honda CB1300 passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Speed Triple: 89.3% vs 85.6%, a 3.7-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Triumph Speed Triple | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 85.6% | 89.3% |
| Outright fail rate | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -0.2 pts | +4.5 pts |
| Engine size | 1,050cc | 1,284cc |
| Rank among all models | #2333 of 5428 | #1180 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 12,419 | 15,887 |
| MOT tests analysed | 74,618 | 25,878 |
| 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.
"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 | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Brakes | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Steering & suspension | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Structure & body | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Drive system | 0.2% | 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 test year
| Test year | Triumph Speed Triple | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 85.9% | 89.7% |
| 2019 | 85.7% | 89.7% |
| 2020 | 88.2% | 89.5% |
| 2021 | 86.6% | 88.7% |
| 2022 | 87.2% | 89.5% |
| 2023 | 87.3% | 89.2% |
| 2024 | 87.3% | 90.4% |
| 2025 | 87.7% | 90.4% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Triumph Speed Triple | Honda CB1300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 88.2% | 91.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 85.5% | 90.2% |
| 20k-30k miles | 82.8% | 87.8% |
| 30k-40k miles | 80.4% | 84.9% |
| 40k-50k miles | 80.3% | 84.8% |
| 50k-60k miles | 79.6% | 82.9% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Triumph Speed Triple vs Honda CB1300 FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Triumph Speed Triple or the Honda CB1300?
The Honda CB1300 passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Speed Triple: 89.3% vs 85.6%, a 3.7-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CB1300 still comes out ahead: -0.2 points vs comparable bikes for the Triumph Speed Triple, +4.5 for the Honda CB1300. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Triumph Speed Triple fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.2% of Triumph Speed Triple MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (2.3%).
What does the Honda CB1300 fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 1.6% of Honda CB1300 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (1.5%).
Which holds up better at high mileage, the Triumph Speed Triple or the Honda CB1300?
At 50k-60k miles the Honda CB1300 passes first time more often: 79.6% for the Triumph Speed Triple vs 82.9% for the Honda CB1300.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.