MOT reliability

Triumph Bonneville america

645 vehicles · 7,593 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 645 Triumph Bonneville america vehicles and 7,593 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bonneville america has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,664 miles.

645

Vehicles

7,593

MOT tests

868

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Bonneville america problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bonneville america MOT tests:

Other60%
Brakes17%
Seatbelts & equipment10%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Lamps & electrical7%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Body & structure5%
Steering4%

Triumph Bonneville america pass rate by age

How the Triumph Bonneville america's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	100%
2	8	100%
3	527	87%
4	552	87%
5	519	89%
6	538	86%
7	509	86%
8	498	88%
9	474	88%
10	465	90%
11	434	89%
12	422	89%
13	412	87%
14	415	86%
15	398	87%
16	363	87%
17	345	87%
18	256	89%
19	163	93%
20	103	91%

Fuel types: Petrol (633), Other (12)

Most common Triumph Bonneville america MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (288 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (281 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (246 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (184 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (114 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (110 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (104 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (94 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (72 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (71 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (70 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (69 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (58 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (58 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (58 times)

Triumph Bonneville america pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2016	1	7	86%	5,130
2015	1	7	100%	7,418
2014	1	10	100%	9,268
2013	1	13	77%	49,778
2012	3	37	86%	11,120
2011	11	132	88%	18,698
2010	9	118	82%	17,402
2009	36	511	85%	17,805
2008	125	1,649	88%	15,730
2007	149	2,047	88%	19,033
2006	68	886	88%	15,180
2005	43	618	89%	19,779
2004	75	1,117	88%	21,303
2003	19	237	89%	14,145
2002	8	83	94%	11,275
2001	5	51	90%	8,819

Triumph Bonneville america reliability FAQ

Across 645 Triumph Bonneville america vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Bonneville america MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Triumph Bonneville america in our data has covered around 17,664 miles.

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