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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 279 vehicles, the 2020 Triumph Street has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Triumph Street?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Triumph Street are: Exhaust noisy (29.3% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (24.6% of vehicles), Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (17.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Triumph Street?

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 (2020)

279 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2020 Triumph Street

CarHunch analysed 279 real MOT records for the 2020 Triumph Street. 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 is a genuinely reliable bike, passing its MOT 94.5% of the time—well ahead of the UK average of 80%. At just 2.9% ever having a dangerous defect, it's among the safest on test, making it a solid choice for buyers prioritising dependability.

The median mileage of 4,465 miles is modest for a four-year-old machine, suggesting mostly sensible use. With only 0.22 failures per vehicle on average, these bikes are mechanically sound, though the 0.9 advisories per bike hint at minor wear creeping in—so budget for a pre-purchase inspection to flag any lurking small issues before you buy.

We have limited data for the 2020 Triumph Street — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 2.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–8k

For context

These stats describe 279 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 279 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 29.3%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 24.6%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 17.9%

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 11.9%

Rear reflector missing · Drive chain slightly loose · Rear Rear reflector missing · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 4.8%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 3.6%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Based on MOT data from 279 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,910 Triumph Street vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 35.4%

2,092

Silver 19.2%

1,135

White 15.7%

927

Green 12.5%

740

Red 9.5%

564

Yellow 3.6%

212

Grey 3.1%

185

Blue 0.3%

Pink 0.3%

Orange 0.3%

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Triumph Street 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.

4,465

typical

2,839

low mileage

7,629

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Triumph Street vehicles fall between 2,839 and 7,629 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,839 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.

✓ 2,839–7,629 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Triumph Streets sit.

⚠ Over 10,299 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 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Triumph Streets are still on the road.

Strong survival — 243 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

2.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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