Triumph Bonneville Street Twin
MotorcycleFrom 241 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, brake control so positioned and bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied.. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 2 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 2 |
| brake control so positioned, bent or shortened that the brake cannot be readily applied. | 1 |
| handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
Typical mileage
Half of all Bonneville Street Twins tested had between 3,138 and 6,464 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
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 Street Twin MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Bonneville Street Twin has a 95.9% MOT pass rate based on 241 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Bonneville Street Twin is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin is 4,081 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,138 and 6,464 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.