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 Horn not working  Occurs:11 times
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:15 times
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Occurs:28 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:114 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:119 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Occurs:20 times
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:52 times
Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:52 times
Front Brake disc excessively worn  Occurs:14 times
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:57 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak b Occurs:13 times
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:41 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:14 times
Front Brake disc excessively worn  Occurs:14 times
Nearside Front Footrest insecure  Occurs:15 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:33 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:33 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:17 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:128 times
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play i Occurs:11 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:85 times
Rear reflector missing aii Occurs:14 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:33 times
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:16 times
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort e Occurs:12 times
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