MOT Check for TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRDs

The TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD makes up 58,385 of the overall 1,482,439 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:
Rear Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working  Occurs:11 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:23 times
Headlamp insecure  Occurs:20 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:23 times
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:32 times
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:41 times
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:15 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:17 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:17 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:60 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:464 times
Front Brake disc friction surface contaminated by oil or grease  Occurs:13 times
Rear Brake disc excessively worn  Occurs:22 times
Fuel system component leaking  Occurs:26 times
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) Occurs:16 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user  Occurs:114 times
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:52 times
Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording  Occurs:11 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:28 times
Rear Position lamp not working a Occurs:13 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:99 times
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:48 times
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:51 times
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