Triumph Speedmaster (2009)
2009 Triumph Speedmaster
CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2009 Triumph Speedmaster. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Triumph Speedmaster passes its MOT at a healthy 90.1%, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are borderline at 20.7%—worth noting if you're buying one, but not a red flag. The median mileage of just 9,689 miles for a 15-year-old bike suggests these are cherished machines with light use, which explains the strong pass rate and low failure count of 1.24 per vehicle.
Advisories are the real story here: at 4.4 per test, they're well above what you'd expect, pointing to aging electrics and worn rubber that need regular attention rather than major structural issues. Budget for preventive maintenance on the electrical gremlins and suspension components, and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on charging system condition and brake wear before committing.
What to check before buying a 2009 Triumph Speedmaster
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.
- ⚠️ 20.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 2009 Triumph Speedmaster 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 2009 Triumph Speedmaster vehicles fall between 6,429 and 13,659 miles.
2009 Triumph Speedmaster — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Triumph Speedmaster
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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66.1%
Exhaust noisy
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63.5%
Exhaust noisy
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39.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.9%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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22.1%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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20.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.2%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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