Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 199 vehicles, the 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Speed Triple 1050 (2009)

199 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.9% first-time pass rate

2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

CarHunch analysed 199 real MOT records for the 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.63

Over 5.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–17k

For context

These stats describe 199 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 199 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	192	88.6%	0.65

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,405

typical

6,824

low mileage

17,483

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 vehicles fall between 6,824 and 17,483 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,824 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,824–17,483 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050s sit.

⚠ Over 23,602 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 63% of 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050s are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.63

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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