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Triumph Bonneville Street Twin Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Triumph Bonneville Street Twin reliable? We analysed 1,058 real MOT tests across 568 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,058 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.2%
Typical Mileage
4,823mi
Annual Mileage
801mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Triumph Bonneville Street Twin is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Bonneville Street Twin.

Triumph Bonneville Street Twin Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Triumph Bonneville Street Twin MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.2%
2022
94.3%
2021

Triumph Bonneville Street Twin Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Triumph Bonneville Street Twin models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 3
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up 1

Triumph Bonneville Street Twin Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Triumph Bonneville Street Twin owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
315 mi/yr
Typical
801 mi/yr
Average
1,251 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,672 mi/yr

Triumph Bonneville Street Twin MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Bonneville Street Twin year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 438 92.2% 2,491 4,276 7,246
2021 423 94.3% 2,824 4,848 7,786

How Long Does a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin Last?

Based on 568 Triumph Bonneville Street Twin vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Triumph Bonneville Street Twin Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Bonneville Street Twin MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
4,823 mi
75th Percentile
7,987 mi
95th Percentile
14,186 mi
Max Recorded
25,743 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Bonneville Street Twin

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

94.3% MOT pass rate from 423 tests

Year to avoid
2022

92.2% MOT pass rate from 438 tests

The best year to buy a used Triumph Bonneville Street Twin is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.3% across 423 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Triumph Bonneville Street Twin Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Triumph Bonneville Street Twin THIS CAR 93.2% 1,058 4,823 mi — yrs
Triumph Bonneville 90.1% 235,206 7,823 mi 53 yrs
Triumph Tiger 90.6% 196,853 17,026 mi 32 yrs
Triumph Sprint 87.3% 158,613 21,242 mi 33 yrs
Audi A3 Sport 138 TDI 85.8% 1,465 122,770 mi — yrs

Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Bonneville Street Twin outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Triumph Bonneville Street Twin?

The Triumph Bonneville Street Twin has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.2% across 1,058 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Triumph Bonneville Street Twin owner drives around 801 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Triumph Bonneville Street Twin — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Triumph Bonneville Street Twin reliable?
Based on 1,058 MOT tests, the Triumph Bonneville Street Twin has a 93.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin do per year?
The typical Triumph Bonneville Street Twin does around 801 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Triumph Bonneville Street Twin?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Triumph Bonneville Street Twin is 2021 with a 94.3% pass rate across 423 tests.