35 Model Years Analyzed
Triumph Thunderbird
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1950-2019), based on 3,217 DVSA recorded tests.
95%
Average Pass Rate
35
Model Years
3k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2014 Triumph Thunderbird MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
14 tests
168 tests
170 tests
269 tests
364 tests
190 tests
91 tests
97 tests
149 tests
79 tests
93 tests
136 tests
158 tests
132 tests
161 tests
158 tests
195 tests
138 tests
188 tests
240 tests
1 tests
2 tests
5 tests
5 tests
1 tests
2 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- 2Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm
- 3A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely
- 4Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- 5A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Triumph Thunderbird?
The Triumph Thunderbird has an average 95% MOT pass rate across model years 1950 to 2019, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Triumph Thunderbird?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Triumph Thunderbird across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Triumph Thunderbird year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Triumph Thunderbird model years.