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KU10 PBO

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,663 mi
Last recorded27,663 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU10 PBO
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 27,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded on both mufflers

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

Pass 18 May 2024 27,479 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 27,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 27,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 26,843 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 26,843 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 25,825 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 25,825 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,336 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 23,704 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 23,704 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 22,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 21,863 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 21,863 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,861 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,575 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,703 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 7,701 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 7,701 miles

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

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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KU10 PBO is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU10 PBO, 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 KU10 PBO registered?

KU10 PBO is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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