Triumph Bonneville
MOT data from 21,768 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 95.8%. Average mileage at test: 10,941 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 92 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 90 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 84 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 70 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 64 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 58 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 52 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 46 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 43 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 39 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 548 | 96% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing or inoperative | |||
| 2002 | 337 | 92.9% | |
| Top failures: a stop lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 407 | 94.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
| 2004 | 533 | 93.1% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | |||
| 2005 | 532 | 94.2% | |
| Top failures: a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2006 | 564 | 93.6% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | |||
| 2007 | 590 | 91.9% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing or inoperative, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | |||
| 2008 | 593 | 93.9% | |
| Top failures: reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, projected beam image is obviously incorrect | |||
| 2009 | 776 | 96.6% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2010 | 700 | 96.7% | |
| Top failures: brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2011 | 601 | 92.8% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2012 | 647 | 96.1% | |
| Top failures: a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 901 | 95.3% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 1,455 | 95.2% | |
| Top failures: excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | |||
| 2015 | 1,641 | 97.1% | |
| Top failures: brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
| 2016 | 2,611 | 96.2% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
| 2017 | 2,499 | 96.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 2018 | 2,335 | 96.3% | |
| Top failures: number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | |||
| 2019 | 1,922 | 97.2% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | |||
| 2020 | 1,050 | 97.5% | |
| Top failures: number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | |||
| 2021 | 387 | 97.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
5,251 mi
Median
7,329 mi
75th percentile
12,741 mi
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