Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600
MotorcycleFrom 240 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. The top issue, rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps, caused 3 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 1 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel | 1 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 1 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 1 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Thunderbird Abs 1600s tested had between 11,434 and 23,239 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,801 median miles, the Thunderbird Abs 1600 has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Tiger | 91.6% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 has a 92.9% MOT pass rate based on 240 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Thunderbird Abs 1600 is 15,801 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,434 and 23,239 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.