Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Bonneville 1200 t120 black: 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 Bonneville 1200 t120 black
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Bonneville 1200 t120 black (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Bonneville 1200 t120 black |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 15,690 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 Bonneville 1200 t120 black
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Bonneville 1200 t120 black (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Bonneville 1200 t120 black 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.