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OE59 KBV

2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,499 mi
Last recorded29,499 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 160011,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE59 KBV
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 29,499 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 24,287 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 24,287 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 15,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 14,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 12,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 7,829 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 7,778 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 6,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 5,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 3,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 3,609 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 3,561 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 3,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 2,842 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 2,245 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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OE59 KBV is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE59 KBV, 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 OE59 KBV registered?

OE59 KBV is a 2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 27 February 2010.

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