Triumph Bonnieville t140 vs Triumph Toledo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph Bonnieville t140
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Triumph Toledo
72%
MOT pass rate · 79,456 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph Bonnieville t140 (67%) and Triumph Toledo (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph Bonnieville t140 | Triumph Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | — | 59,758 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 79,456 |
Most common faults
Triumph Bonnieville t140
- Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
- Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
- Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Triumph Toledo
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph Bonnieville t140 (67%) and Triumph Toledo (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph Bonnieville t140 report Full Triumph Toledo 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.