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:
Steering headbearing has excessive free play  Occurs:32 times
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose  Occurs:15 times
Fuel system component leaking  Occurs:26 times
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort e Occurs:14 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:99 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:60 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:31 times
Rear reflector missing aii Occurs:14 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:28 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:60 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:128 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:33 times
Rear Position lamp not working a Occurs:13 times
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Occurs:11 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:38 times
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:34 times
Riders seat insecure  Occurs:19 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:65 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:28 times
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:51 times
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:30 times
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose  Occurs:15 times
Rear Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:11 times
Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:12 times
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