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FV10 KAX

2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,000 mi
Last recorded35,000 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 KAX
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 35,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 34,444 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 33,853 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 33,117 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 32,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 31,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 29,770 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively borderline failure,advise caliper strip asap (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 27,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 26,056 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 23,248 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 23,248 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 May 2015 17,205 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 17,191 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 12,153 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,433 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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FV10 KAX is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV10 KAX, 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 FV10 KAX registered?

FV10 KAX is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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