Triumph Speed Triple (1995)
1995 Triumph Speed Triple
CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 1995 Triumph Speed Triple. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Triumph Speed Triple passes its MOT first time at 84.4%, which is a solid 4.4 points above the UK average—these bikes are generally well-maintained by their owners. The dangerous defect rate of 9.5% is reassuringly low, so you're not walking into a structural or safety minefield.
At nearly 26,400 miles on average, these nearly 30-year-old machines show moderate mileage for their age, suggesting many have been cherished rather than thrashed. The 1.26 failures per vehicle and 4.3 advisories reveal typical wear items rather than systemic problems—expect to budget for routine fixes before your next MOT, but this isn't a money pit waiting to happen.
What to check before buying a 1995 Triumph Speed Triple
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Triumph Speed Triple 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 1995 Triumph Speed Triple vehicles fall between 15,856 and 35,012 miles.
1995 Triumph Speed Triple — Still on the Road
35 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% 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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