Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 350 vehicles, the 2022 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.6%, 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 2022 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 (2022)

350 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160

CarHunch analysed 350 real MOT records for the 2022 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. 350 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 passes its MOT on the first attempt 81.7% of the time, marginally ahead of the UK average of 80%, with a reassuringly low dangerous defect rate of just 1.1% across the cohort. This is a genuinely reliable bike with no major structural or safety concerns flagged by the data.

At an average mileage of 5,247 miles for a two-year-old machine, these are still relatively fresh examples, and the minimal failure rate of 0.06 per vehicle underlines how well they hold up early in their lives. If you're buying one, check the service history and brake condition (advisories average 0.2 per bike), but this is one of the safer middleweight nakeds on the used market right now.

The 2022 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–7k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 350 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 350 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.1% 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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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 2022 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.

4,474

typical

2,631

low mileage

6,810

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160 vehicles fall between 2,631 and 6,810 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,631 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.

✓ 2,631–6,810 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Triumph Speed Triple RS 1160s sit.

⚠ Over 9,193 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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