MOT Check for TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRDs

The TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD makes up 66,111 of the overall 1,693,506 TRIUMPH MOT test results. Select your THUNDERBIRD model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:15 times
Rear Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:11 times
Front Brake disc excessively worn  Occurs:14 times
Offside Rear Footrest insecure  Occurs:12 times
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:27 times
Front Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:19 times
Front Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:19 times
Front Horn not working  Occurs:11 times
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:12 times
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort e Occurs:12 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:23 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:28 times
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly  Occurs:11 times
Front Brake disc excessively worn  Occurs:14 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:39 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:156 times
Direction indicators not working  Occurs:15 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:23 times
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:129 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:519 times
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play i Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:49 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:156 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:17 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:54 times
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