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Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins reliable? We analysed 314 real MOT tests across 121 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 314 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.9%
Typical Mileage
3,474mi
Annual Mileage
733mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins.

Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins Number Plates

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Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.8%
2021
96.3%
2020

Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
329 mi/yr
Typical
733 mi/yr
Average
1,081 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,580 mi/yr

Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 115 94.8% 1,636 3,043 5,093
2020 190 96.3% 2,326 3,872 5,507

How Long Does a Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins Last?

Based on 121 Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
3,474 mi
75th Percentile
5,399 mi
95th Percentile
11,051 mi
Max Recorded
29,470 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins

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

Best year
2020

96.3% MOT pass rate from 190 tests

Year to avoid
2021

94.8% MOT pass rate from 115 tests

The best year to buy a used Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.3% across 190 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.8% — 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 T120 Bud Ekins Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins THIS CAR 95.9% 314 3,474 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
Citroen C3 C-series Edition Ptech Ss A 89.5% 476 18,358 mi — yrs

Compared to the Triumph Bonneville (90.1% pass rate) and the Triumph Tiger (90.6% pass rate), the Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins?

The Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.9% across 314 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins owner drives around 733 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 T120 Bud Ekins — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins reliable?
Based on 314 MOT tests, the Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins has a 95.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins do per year?
The typical Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins does around 733 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins?
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 T120 Bud Ekins?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Triumph Bonneville T120 Bud Ekins is 2020 with a 96.3% pass rate across 190 tests.