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MOT reliability

Triumph Bonevill

2 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Triumph Bonevill vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bonevill has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,397 miles.

2
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
362
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Bonevill problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bonevill MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Steering15%

Triumph Bonevill pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Triumph Bonevill MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Bonevill MOT tests:

  1. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  2. Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
  3. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (1 times)
  4. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a) (1 times)
  5. Clutch cable inner fraying.Also needs rerouting. (1 times)
  6. Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d) (1 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a) (1 times)
  8. Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c) (1 times)
  10. Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  12. Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
  13. Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)

Triumph Bonevill pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 2 19 74% 40,397

Triumph Bonevill reliability FAQ

Across 2 Triumph Bonevill vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Bonevill MOT issues are: Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d); Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a).

The typical Triumph Bonevill in our data has covered around 40,397 miles.

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