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BT59 MVO

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,365 mi
Last recorded22,365 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 MVO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 22,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 21,761 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 21,727 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 21,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 20,289 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 16,849 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,270 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 12,106 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 9,195 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 6,291 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 4,936 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 3,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 2,853 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 May 2013 2,853 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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BT59 MVO is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 12,254 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT59 MVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 16 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT59 MVO registered?

BT59 MVO is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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