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MOT reliability

Triumph Bonneville t140v

16 vehicles · 72 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 16 Triumph Bonneville t140v vehicles and 72 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Bonneville t140v has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,944 miles.

16
Vehicles
72
MOT tests
428
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Bonneville t140v problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Bonneville t140v MOT tests:

  • Other81%
  • Steering13%
  • Seatbelts & equipment11%
  • Brakes10%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure3%

Triumph Bonneville t140v pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51100%
71100%
81100%
101100%
171100%
19250%

Fuel types: Petrol (16)

Most common Triumph Bonneville t140v MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Bonneville t140v MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
  5. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  7. Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  8. Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
  9. Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  11. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  12. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  13. Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  14. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  15. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)

Triumph Bonneville t140v pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 1 1 100% 2
2011 1 6 83% 55,799
1993 1 2 50% 289
1992 1 4 75% 13,001
1980 2 10 80% 27,564
1979 2 17 59% 28,188
1978 3 16 94% 11,939
1977 1 1 100% 41,977
1976 1 1 100% 20,683
1975 1 2 100% 15,920
1973 1 5 80% 2,533
1972 1 7 100% 14,836

Triumph Bonneville t140v reliability FAQ

Across 16 Triumph Bonneville t140v vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Bonneville t140v MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Triumph Bonneville t140v in our data has covered around 18,944 miles.

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