MOT reliability
Triumph Bonneville special
4 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Triumph Bonneville special vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bonneville special has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,356 miles.
4
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
163
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Bonneville special problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bonneville special MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Steering30%
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Brakes5%
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Identification & plates5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Triumph Bonneville special pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Triumph Bonneville special MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Bonneville special MOT tests:
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour Black & Silver, after Jan 1st 1977 must be yellow & black (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Triumph Bonneville special pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 13,789 |
| 1981 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 45,070 |
| 1980 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 14,475 |
| 1979 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 16,092 |
Triumph Bonneville special reliability FAQ
Across 4 Triumph Bonneville special vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Bonneville special MOT issues are:
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a).
The typical Triumph Bonneville special in our data has covered around
22,356 miles.
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