Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Bonnevile 650: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 2000
78%
MOT pass rate · 57,492 vehicles
Triumph Bonnevile 650
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Bonnevile 650 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Bonnevile 650 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 3.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 1,215 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 1 |
Most common faults
Triumph 2000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Triumph Bonnevile 650
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- oil leak
- Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Bonnevile 650 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Bonnevile 650 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.