Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS?

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 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS?

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 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS?

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 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS reliable?

Based on MOT data from 558 vehicles, the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.4%, 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 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS?

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 RS (2020)

558 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS

CarHunch analysed 558 real MOT records for the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS is significantly more reliable than average, with an 89.1% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%—this is a genuinely strong result that suggests owners are maintaining their bikes well. The dangerous defect rate of 4.7% is reassuringly low, and you won't see meaningful reliability differences across fuel types since this is an exclusively petrol bike.

At just 5,499 miles median mileage, these bikes are still relatively lightly used for their age, which partly explains the clean MOT history. The average bike has only 0.2 failures and 0.8 advisories per test, pointing to a model with no obvious weak spots; if you're considering one, check the service history to confirm regular maintenance has been done, as that's clearly what's working in this cohort's favour.

The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 2.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 558 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 558 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.7% 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 (99%)	550	94.3%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,004 Triumph Street Triple RS vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 35.8%

1,432

Black 23.3%

934

Yellow 21.8%

871

Red 17.3%

693

White 1%

Grey 0.4%

Blue 0.2%

Green 0.1%

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS 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.

5,499

typical

3,696

low mileage

8,565

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS vehicles fall between 3,696 and 8,565 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,696 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.

✓ 3,696–8,565 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Triumph Street Triple RSs sit.

⚠ Over 11,562 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Triumph Street Triple RSs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 455 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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