MOT reliability
Triumph Bonneville 750
105 vehicles · 696 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 105 Triumph Bonneville 750 vehicles and 696 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bonneville 750 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,187 miles.
105
Vehicles
696
MOT tests
416
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Bonneville 750 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bonneville 750 MOT tests:
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Other111%
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Steering12%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates0%
Triumph Bonneville 750 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (105)
Most common Triumph Bonneville 750 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Bonneville 750 MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (14 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (14 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (7 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
- Oil leak (6 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (5 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (5 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (4 times)
Triumph Bonneville 750 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2013 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 8,740 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 953 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 14,102 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 27,515 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,865 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 17,905 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 11,486 |
| 1991 | 2 | 21 | 95% | 31,305 |
| 1990 | 2 | 21 | 86% | 12,054 |
| 1989 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 15,537 |
| 1987 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 9,197 |
| 1982 | 3 | 36 | 94% | 147,492 |
| 1981 | 8 | 51 | 90% | 32,478 |
| 1980 | 13 | 95 | 79% | 25,672 |
| 1979 | 10 | 84 | 87% | 19,794 |
| 1978 | 16 | 100 | 84% | 15,652 |
| 1977 | 21 | 101 | 84% | 18,830 |
| 1976 | 11 | 54 | 76% | 26,586 |
| 1975 | 7 | 62 | 95% | 29,610 |
| 1974 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 5,939 |
| 1973 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 47,772 |
Triumph Bonneville 750 reliability FAQ
Across 105 Triumph Bonneville 750 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Bonneville 750 MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Triumph Bonneville 750 in our data has covered around
24,187 miles.
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