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CA10 UPK

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,464 mi
Last recorded46,464 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 UPK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 46,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 45,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 43,220 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 41,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 40,130 miles

Offside Rear Inner Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 40,130 miles

Offside Rear Inner Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,950 miles

Rear swing arm, paint bubbling

Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 35,793 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,029 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,829 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 29,829 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 27,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Number plate lamp not working.

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,969 miles

Number plate lamp not working.

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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CA10 UPK is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA10 UPK, 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 CA10 UPK registered?

CA10 UPK is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 July 2010.

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