Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs?

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 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs?

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 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs?

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 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs reliable?

Based on MOT data from 193 vehicles, the 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.7%, 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 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs?

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 Street Triple R Abs (2013)

193 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs

CarHunch analysed 193 real MOT records for the 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The Street Triple R ABS falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.2% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, suggesting moderately reliable electrics and mechanicals, though the 14.5% dangerous defect rate is mercifully low and shouldn't deter buyers. At just 13,591 miles average, these are relatively low-mileage examples for their age, which bodes well for longevity if maintenance has been kept up.

The 0.84 average failures per vehicle is acceptable for a 2013 sportsbike, but the 2.9 advisories suggests minor wear items—chain, tyres, brake pads—are routine by test time. Before buying, verify the service history closely and expect to budget for consumables; if an MOT history shows more than one failure in the past three tests, walk away.

We have limited data for the 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

14.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.84

Over 7.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

These stats describe 193 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 193 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.5% 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 (94%)	181	89.5%	0.88

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs 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.

12,796

typical

7,166

low mileage

18,002

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs vehicles fall between 7,166 and 18,002 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,166 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.

✓ 7,166–18,002 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abss sit.

⚠ Over 24,302 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abs — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Triumph Street Triple R Abss are still being driven.

107 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.84

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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