MOT reliability
Triumph Bonneville sidecar
1 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Triumph Bonneville sidecar vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bonneville sidecar has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 3,675 miles.
1
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
195
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Bonneville sidecar problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bonneville sidecar MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Body & structure14%
Triumph Bonneville sidecar pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Triumph Bonneville sidecar MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Bonneville sidecar MOT tests:
- sidecar combination with direction indicators mounted at opposite sides but nearside motorcycle direction indicator is in operation (2 times)
- steering damper hits maximum extension same time as lock stop is reached (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front tyre wall has slight cracks with no ply or cord exposed (1 times)
- Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement sidecar shock pivot arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Triumph Bonneville sidecar pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 3,675 |
Triumph Bonneville sidecar reliability FAQ
Across 1 Triumph Bonneville sidecar vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Bonneville sidecar MOT issues are:
sidecar combination with direction indicators mounted at opposite sides but nearside motorcycle direction indicator is in operation; steering damper hits maximum extension same time as lock stop is reached; Nearside Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Triumph Bonneville sidecar in our data has covered around
3,675 miles.
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