Triumph Bonneville (2010)

831 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.5% first-time pass rate

2010 Triumph Bonneville

CarHunch analysed 831 real MOT records for the 2010 Triumph Bonneville. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 11.5% above UK average
91.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,552
typical mileage
4,505–12,101 middle half
14%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.99
avg MOT failures per car
over 10.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2010 Triumph Bonneville

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Triumph Bonneville vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,505
low mileage
7,552
typical
12,101
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Triumph Bonneville vehicles fall between 4,505 and 12,101 miles.

2010 Triumph Bonneville — Still on the Road

529 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.

718 529 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

10.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.99
Avg failures per vehicle
3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Triumph Bonneville

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 29.9%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 21.1%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 20%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 17.6%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 15.1%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 14.3%
    Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 12.4%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.

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