Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160?

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 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160?

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 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160?

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 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 492 vehicles, the 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, 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 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160?

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 RS 1160 (2021)

492 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160

CarHunch analysed 492 real MOT records for the 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 492 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 is a notably reliable motorcycle, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.7% — well above the UK average of 80% — and only 1.4% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect, which is reassuring from a safety standpoint. This is a low-mileage cohort overall, averaging just 6,184 miles at test, so these bikes are generally well-cared-for and not yet stressed by hard use.

The average vehicle has accumulated only 0.12 failures and 0.6 advisories per MOT, indicating that mechanical wear is minimal and problems, when they do occur, tend to be minor. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection of the brakes, suspension, and exhaust system would be sensible given the bike's age and use, but the numbers suggest this model punches above its weight for dependability.

The 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–8k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 492 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 492 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.4% 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 (99%)	485	95.3%	0.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,270 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 40.1%

509

Black 36.5%

463

Orange 10.9%

139

Red 9.1%

116

Yellow 2.4%

White 0.6%

Grey 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 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.

5,178

typical

3,406

low mileage

7,759

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 vehicles fall between 3,406 and 7,759 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,406 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.

✓ 3,406–7,759 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160s sit.

⚠ Over 10,474 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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