Triumph Bonneville 865
MotorcycleFrom 447 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute. The top issue, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 3 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 1 |
| a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 93.5% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2011 | 87.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2010 | 89.3% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Bonneville 865s tested had between 8,132 and 20,344 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,916 median miles, the Bonneville 865 has 0.069 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Tiger | 91.6% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Bonneville 865 MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Bonneville 865 has a 90.4% MOT pass rate based on 447 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Bonneville 865?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Bonneville 865 is significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Bonneville 865 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Bonneville 865 is 13,916 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,132 and 20,344 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.