Triumph Speed (2016)
2016 Triumph Speed
CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2016 Triumph Speed. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Triumph Speed is a strong MOT performer, with a 92.2% pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and a low dangerous defect rate of just 12.6% across the cohort. This is a genuinely reliable bike for its age and mileage profile.
These vehicles are running at only 7,663 miles on average—very low for an eight-year-old machine—which explains the forgiving test results; the low failure rate of 0.56 per vehicle and modest 2.1 advisories per test confirm minimal wear. When shopping, prioritise examples with full service history and check the last MOT specifically for any suspension or brake advisories, as those are where older Speeds tend to show their age.
What to check before buying a 2016 Triumph Speed
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 2016 Triumph Speed 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 2016 Triumph Speed vehicles fall between 3,769 and 9,848 miles.
2016 Triumph Speed — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 107 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Triumph Speed
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.5%
Exhaust noisy
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31.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.4%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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16.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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14.4%
Rear reflector missing
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12.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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10.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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