Model report · 2005–2025
TRIUMPH 6T THUNDERBIRD
650cc
Petrol
Class 2
92.5%
first-time pass rate
2.1%
failed outright
15,984
median miles at test
187
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a 6T THUNDERBIRD
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 40 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 40 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 20 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the 6T THUNDERBIRD beats 1 of its 1 closest rivals (HONDA SHADOW).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 6T THUNDERBIRD.