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L30 RCA

2010 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,254 mi
Last recorded31,254 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird12,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 RCA
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 31,254 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 31,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 30,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 29,708 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 29,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 28,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 28,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 25,677 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 16,098 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 13,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 13,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,054 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,592 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 11,284 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 9,890 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 9,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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L30 RCA is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L30 RCA, 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 L30 RCA registered?

L30 RCA is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 23 January 2010.

Is L30 RCA safe to buy?

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