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:
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:26 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:25 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:49 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:99 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:33 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:23 times
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c)) Occurs:30 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Occurs:23 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:60 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:519 times
Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:52 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:28 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:15 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:31 times
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:26 times
Throttle operating incorrectly  Occurs:25 times
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:23 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:12 times
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:15 times
Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:52 times
Rear Position lamp not working a Occurs:13 times
Offside Rear Footrest insecure  Occurs:12 times
Direction indicators not working  Occurs:15 times
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort e Occurs:14 times
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