Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Triumph Street Triple R vs Honda CB600FS
The Triumph Street Triple R passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CB600FS — 87.7% vs 81.8%, a 5.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Triumph Street Triple R | Honda CB600FS |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 87.7% | 81.8% |
| Outright fail rate | 6.0% | 10.3% |
| Median miles at test | 10,588 | 17,694 |
| MOT tests analysed | 20,614 | 20,339 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | lighting and signalling |
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.