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Royal Enfield Thunderbird MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Royal Enfield Thunderbird. Check any Thunderbird by registration number below.

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87.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.9%

vs Royal Enfield Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Royal Enfield Thunderbird — MOT Reliability Overview

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird has an average MOT pass rate of 87.0%, which is 7.9 percentage points below the Royal Enfield brand average of 94.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Thunderbird is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Royal Enfield Thunderbird, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Royal Enfield Thunderbird performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 23 vehicles

87.0%Excellent
Royal Enfield average: 94.9%
Mileage at 5yr

6k mi

Other Royal Enfield Models

Compare MOT reliability across Royal Enfield models.

Royal Enfield Bullet Electra Cl Efi

95.8% pass rate

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi 20

100.0% pass rate

Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650 20

95.0% pass rate

Royal Enfield Interceptor Int 650

96.6% pass rate

Royal Enfield Continental

94.3% pass rate

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic Efi

92.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Royal Enfield Thunderbird

Royal Enfield Thunderbird — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Royal Enfield Thunderbird MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Royal Enfield Thunderbird?
The average MOT pass rate for the Royal Enfield Thunderbird is 87.0% compared to the Royal Enfield average of 94.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Royal Enfield Thunderbird?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Royal Enfield Thunderbird reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.0%, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Royal Enfield Thunderbird?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Royal Enfield Thunderbird?
Typical mileage for the Royal Enfield Thunderbird: 6,308 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Thunderbird to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Royal Enfield Thunderbird's MOT History

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