MOT reliability
Triumph Thunderbir
3 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Triumph Thunderbir vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Thunderbir has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 67,072 miles.
3
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
274
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Thunderbir problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Thunderbir MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Brakes17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
Triumph Thunderbir pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Triumph Thunderbir MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Thunderbir MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear TYRE CRACKING (1 times)
- Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
Triumph Thunderbir pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 5,564 |
| 1998 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 12,928 |
| 1965 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 182,726 |
Triumph Thunderbir reliability FAQ
Across 3 Triumph Thunderbir vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Thunderbir MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Rear TYRE CRACKING.
The typical Triumph Thunderbir in our data has covered around
67,072 miles.
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