Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Bonnevile america 865: 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 america 865
72%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Bonnevile america 865 (72%) 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 america 865 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 29,239 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 america 865
- Lower oil cooler union to engine corroded
- Offside oil cooler banjo bolt union corroded
- Oil leak from cam cover gasket
- Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
- Rear brake binding slightly
- Steering headbearing has slight free play very slight, only noticeable under hard, sharp braking (2.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Bonnevile america 865 (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.