Triumph Speed Triple 1050 (2009)
2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050
CarHunch analysed 199 real MOT records for the 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Speed Triple has a first-time pass rate of just 44.9%—well below the UK average of 80%—which signals genuine reliability concerns for a bike of this age and mileage. The 5.5% dangerous defect rate is within acceptable bounds, but nearly two-thirds of these bikes fail their MOT on first attempt, so budget for repairs before or after testing.
At a median mileage of 11,405 miles for a 15-year-old bike, these are relatively low-use machines, yet they're still generating 0.63 failures and 2.2 advisories per vehicle on average. Before purchasing, have a pre-MOT inspection by a Triumph specialist focusing on the common failure patterns for this generation—electrics, chain and sprockets, and brake condition are typical culprits on aging sports bikes.
What to check before buying a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 192 | 42.9% | 0.65 |
| Other (4%) | 7 | 97.6% | 0.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 vehicles fall between 6,824 and 17,483 miles.
2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 — Still on the Road
42 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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