MOT reliability
Triumph Boneville
81 vehicles · 607 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 81 Triumph Boneville vehicles and 607 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Boneville has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,811 miles.
81
Vehicles
607
MOT tests
505
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Boneville problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Boneville MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Steering18%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Triumph Boneville pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 10 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 9 | 89% |
| 12 | 9 | 89% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 9 | 100% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 6 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (80), Other (1)
Most common Triumph Boneville MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Boneville MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (10 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Oil leak (6 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (4 times)
Triumph Boneville pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 1,251 |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 4,071 |
| 2010 | 3 | 30 | 90% | 29,172 |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 4,941 |
| 2005 | 2 | 25 | 92% | 7,943 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 233 |
| 2002 | 2 | 19 | 100% | 15,846 |
| 1997 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 27,210 |
| 1993 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 2,950 |
| 1992 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 12,990 |
| 1991 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 21,676 |
| 1987 | 1 | 22 | 86% | 13,927 |
| 1982 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 14,611 |
| 1981 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 12,379 |
| 1980 | 6 | 58 | 83% | 25,307 |
| 1979 | 5 | 33 | 88% | 23,087 |
| 1978 | 10 | 61 | 85% | 27,920 |
| 1977 | 6 | 32 | 81% | 18,793 |
| 1976 | 5 | 50 | 96% | 42,435 |
| 1975 | 4 | 37 | 92% | 65,902 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 216,624 |
| 1973 | 6 | 34 | 85% | 23,745 |
| 1972 | 4 | 28 | 93% | 29,188 |
| 1971 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 11,240 |
| 1970 | 3 | 24 | 88% | 6,464 |
| 1969 | 3 | 16 | 100% | 8,402 |
| 1968 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 89,803 |
| 1966 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 6,604 |
| 1960 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 1,575 |
| 1959 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 1,764 |
Triumph Boneville reliability FAQ
Across 81 Triumph Boneville vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Boneville MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Triumph Boneville in our data has covered around
25,811 miles.
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