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KV10 VFK

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,769 mi
Last recorded30,769 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 VFK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 30,769 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 30,769 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake union hitting fuel tank on full lock, risk of damage to brake line. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Drive belt so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 29,572 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 29,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 27,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 25,078 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 22,318 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 19,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 16,838 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 13,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 7,838 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 7,168 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 3,741 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 3,267 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 2,947 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 2,947 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 2,186 miles

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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KV10 VFK is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KV10 VFK, 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 KV10 VFK registered?

KV10 VFK is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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