MOT reliability
Triumph Bonneville 650
18 vehicles · 100 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Triumph Bonneville 650 vehicles and 100 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bonneville 650 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,785 miles.
18
Vehicles
100
MOT tests
579
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Bonneville 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bonneville 650 MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Steering22%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical11%
Triumph Bonneville 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Triumph Bonneville 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Bonneville 650 MOT tests:
- Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Slight play in h/s bearing.Will need adj. (1 times)
Triumph Bonneville 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 16,950 |
| 2013 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 13,233 |
| 1986 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 26,301 |
| 1984 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 21,713 |
| 1976 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 29,216 |
| 1974 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 29,651 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 17,435 |
| 1971 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 7,793 |
| 1970 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 1,341 |
| 1969 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 405 |
| 1968 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 35,676 |
| 1967 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 6,103 |
| 1965 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 23,022 |
| 1964 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 24,527 |
Triumph Bonneville 650 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Triumph Bonneville 650 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 Bonneville 650 MOT issues are:
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2); Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Triumph Bonneville 650 in our data has covered around
17,785 miles.
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