Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)
MotorcycleFrom 1,331 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 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 | 7 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a brake on any wheel grabbing severely | 3 |
| a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 94.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake on any wheel grabbing severely |
| 2012 | 94.8% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber |
| 2011 | 89.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 92.5% | a lamp missing or inoperative, rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps |
5 earlier years
| 2009 | 87.8% | a lamp missing or inoperative, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2008 | 90.3% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| 2007 | 86.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, including any lifting of the tread rubber |
| 2006 | 94.2% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2005 | 85.4% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Bonneville T 100 (865)s tested had between 8,449 and 20,699 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,958 median miles, the Bonneville T 100 (865) has 0.071 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 T 100 (865) MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,331 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865)?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Bonneville T 100 (865) is 13,958 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,449 and 20,699 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.