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:
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
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:41 times
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:11 times
Rear Brake disc excessively worn  Occurs:22 times
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording c Occurs:17 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:33 times
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:26 times
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:19 times
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect.  Occurs:23 times
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:30 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:233 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam aii Occurs:11 times
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:15 times
Front Horn not working  Occurs:11 times
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:51 times
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy  Occurs:18 times
Front Brake disc friction surface contaminated by oil or grease  Occurs:13 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:49 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:65 times
Offside Front Direction indicators not working  Occurs:14 times
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:14 times
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play i Occurs:11 times
Rear Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) Occurs:19 times
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:42 times
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