TRIUMPH BONEVILLE
Pass rate over time
The BONEVILLE's first-time pass rate has risen 5.5 points since 2006, 86.8% to 92.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage BONEVILLE passes first time 88.3% of the time; by 40k that's 90.7%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a BONEVILLE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
22 | 39.3 | 0.7× |
| steering and suspension |
|
11 | 19.6 | 0.5× |
| brakes |
|
10 | 17.9 | 0.3× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 7.1 | 0.4× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 5.4 | 0.1× |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 5.4 | 0.5× |
| wheels |
|
2 | 3.6 | 3.1× |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 1.8 | 0.8× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the BONEVILLE beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the BONEVILLE.
TRIUMPH BONEVILLE FAQ
Is the TRIUMPH BONEVILLE reliable?
The TRIUMPH BONEVILLE is more reliable than average for its class: 87.5% of its 538 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1748 of 5426 models.
What does a BONEVILLE fail its MOT on most?
lighting and signalling — 39% of all defects recorded against failed BONEVILLE tests.
How many miles will a BONEVILLE last?
The median BONEVILLE shows 11,732 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 90.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.