Triumph Bonneville T100
MotorcycleFrom 313 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a headlamp missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 4 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.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 22.7% of Bonneville T100 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £60.
Typical mileage
Half of all Bonneville T100s tested had between 5,108 and 18,726 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,605 median miles, the Bonneville T100 has 0.094 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 T100 MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Bonneville T100 has a 89.1% MOT pass rate based on 313 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Bonneville T100?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Bonneville T100 is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Bonneville T100 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Bonneville T100 is 11,605 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,108 and 18,726 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.