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 Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly  Occurs:11 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:128 times
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording  Occurs:21 times
Offside Front Footrest insecure  Occurs:12 times
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:41 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:28 times
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:15 times
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:26 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:12 times
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:16 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:1,395 times
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:57 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:23 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:119 times
Fuel system component leaking  Occurs:26 times
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:51 times
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose  Occurs:15 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:49 times
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released  Occurs:14 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:17 times
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:19 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Occurs:20 times
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:29 times
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c)) Occurs:30 times
Front Brake disc has excessive run out  Occurs:12 times
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