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 Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:99 times
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Occurs:13 times
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:115 times
Front Brake disc friction surface contaminated by oil or grease  Occurs:13 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:11 times
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:51 times
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording  Occurs:186 times
Front Brake disc has excessive run out  Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:41 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Occurs:48 times
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly  Occurs:11 times
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:16 times
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:15 times
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:15 times
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:41 times
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:38 times
Nearside Front Footrest insecure  Occurs:15 times
Rear reflector missing aii Occurs:14 times
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:115 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:119 times
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:16 times
Direction indicators not working  Occurs:15 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:114 times
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:16 times
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