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CY10 PBF

2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,876 mi
Last recorded33,876 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY10 PBF
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 33,876 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 33,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 32,623 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 32,623 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 30,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 30,538 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 30,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 27,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 24,934 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 24,934 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,725 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 19,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 16,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,132 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 7,132 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2013 6,549 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

Based on 5,562 MOT tests across 480 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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CY10 PBF is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 11,472 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 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CY10 PBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CY10 PBF is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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