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:
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.  Occurs:23 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:119 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:12 times
Front Horn not working  Occurs:11 times
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy  Occurs:18 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam aii Occurs:11 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:99 times
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:19 times
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:16 times
Rear Brake disc excessively worn  Occurs:22 times
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:15 times
Front Brake disc excessively worn  Occurs:14 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:156 times
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:180 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:31 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:60 times
Offside Rear Footrest insecure  Occurs:12 times
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:115 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Occurs:13 times
Horn not working  Occurs:186 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:49 times
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:39 times
Front Horn not working  Occurs:11 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:104 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Occurs:48 times
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