Model report · 2005–2025
TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD 6T
650cc
Petrol
Class 2
91.5%
first-time pass rate
3.2%
failed outright
31,720
median miles at test
94
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a THUNDERBIRD 6T
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| driving controls |
|
2 | 33.3 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 33.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 33.3 |
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 THUNDERBIRD 6T 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 THUNDERBIRD 6T.