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EF10 PTX

2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,142 mi
Last recorded40,142 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 PTX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 40,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 40,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 38,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 38,970 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 38,165 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 37,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 37,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 35,919 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 35,919 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 34,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 15,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 8,859 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 5,690 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 5,127 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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EF10 PTX is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Red 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 EF10 PTX, 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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What year was EF10 PTX registered?

EF10 PTX is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 24 July 2010.

Is EF10 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF10 PTX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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